Would not recommend working here - Associate Applications Engineer Xylem Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good products and many opportunities.

Cons

This company only cares about the revenue they bring in and appeasing the shareholders. They do not care about their workers in the slightest and have gotten rid of as many people possible to save money while the ones left are doing the work of two to three people. Any new positions made are for middle management, and no one at that level serves much of a purpose. They do exactly what the big-wigs tell them and don't stand up for their direct reports what so ever. Also the pay is almost embarrassingly low.

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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