Not a positive experience - Anonymous employee Abbott Employee Review

1.0
13 July 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The only positive: Large, well-known company.

Cons

1. The compensation rates are intentionally low and if you were to get a promotion, they will give you the lowest possible amount. 2. If you're underpaid but you don't meet 3 specific criteria (all 3) then you are not eligible for a pay increase. 3. Leadership does not resolve issues when presented with them. Employees are blamed for "causing drama" 4. They can and will transfer team members to a new manager for no reason with no notice. You have no say in your fate with the company or the structure. 5. There is an extreme amount of pressure to perform above job responsibilities for no payoff or increase in compensation it is just what you're expected to do. The company culture is the worst I have ever experienced. 6. internal career progression is not as easy as you might think. They tell you that you have endless opportunities but that is simply not true. 7. They operate like a finance company, they give very little to their employees so don't expect any "perks" like you might get with other companies. They perform bi-annual layoffs.

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