decent company hopefully improving under new leadership - Anonymous employee Cabot Employee Review

4.0
23 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Loved the people I worked with, effective communication and cooperation across departments, and appreciated the focus on safety. Offers nice benefits and a 401k matching program. Decent work/life balance.

Cons

Career development can plateau quickly. Witnessed some people with decades of experience and graduate degrees struggle to progress from one tier to the next.

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5.0
30 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good team, great benefits, great work life balance.

Cons

Chemical industry, so change is slow.

2.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some good people and good location around Boston area.

Cons

Cabot did not feel like an employee-focused company during my time there. I observed multiple layoffs, including employees who had been hired only a few months earlier. The work environment was often very stressful, with heavy workloads and frequent organizational changes. Communication across different management layers was sometimes inconsistent, leading to mixed messages and unclear priorities. Before accepting a position, I would encourage candidates to carefully evaluate the role, team, and long-term stability of the organization. Significant changes can occur quickly, and it's important to understand the potential impact on work-life balance and career plans.

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