Good company with some issues - Anonymous employee Cabot Employee Review

2.0
22 Aug 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some very intelligent people are employed here. Decent salaries and good benefits. Very nice sites to work at. Stock prices have been increasing over the last few years.

Cons

Tend to over think most decisions. Work life balance is way out of balance towards the work side. You need a specific educational pedigree to advance and flourish here. If you went to MIT or an Ivy League school, you have a chance; if not, good luck. Very structured and systems oriented environment.

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5.0
30 Jan 2026
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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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