Fall in line, or lose your job. - Sales Representative 3M Employee Review

1.0
28 Aug 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not bad salary structure.........if you want to play the game...

Cons

No freedom to speak your mind, as you are told the opposite. Be ready to report where you were today at 3:11pm......painful micromanagement, with managers not secure in their ways....An old boys club, with political backdrop. Throwing under the bus, and back-stabbing by your peers is the norm as they seek advancement, or simply want to 'look better'. The harder you lick, the quicker you advance.No respect for the crew in the field, rather.......monthly beat-downs provided in the shape and form of monthly 'coaching calls' by your manager....usually some guy/girl looking for advancement and see you as a potential threat .

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CEO approval
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Pros

Work for what you get. Rewarding work and great management structure

Cons

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3.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Company investing in new products and higher growth markets

Cons

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