Stay out of IT and any area that relies on IT - Senior IT Technical Analyst Cargill Employee Review

2.0
14 June 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Was once one of the best companies to work for in Minneapolis. Had a long term view that allowed it to grow during cyclic economic times Great coworkers who cared about their colleges and doing what was right for the company. People were always willing to put in extra effort to get things done

Cons

Leadership decided to off shore most of IT as well as finance, accounting and several other functions. What once was a great place to work has become toxic as jobs were off shored or eliminate. Those that survived are walking on egg shells as they wait for the next axe to fall. Leadership is driven by corporate politics. Salary increases, promotions and retention are driven by if your in the right clique. Even the retained top talent is leaving these days. The impact the lose of tribal knowledge and top talent will have wont truly be felt for a few more years. When the lose is recognized it will be too late and recovery will be long and painful Leadership appears to be driven by short term goals.

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2.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is good, especially on holidays! you get days off during the week and you work every other weekend

Cons

The schedule is hard, 12 hour days for 1 month then 12 hour nights then switch back. the environment is tough, the work load is heavy. not always the support you need to help you. favoritism, Management can be difficult, sink or swim type of culture, The testing is nearly impossible to get through. In the end you can do a great job in learning the job, if they don't want you, you will be replaced!

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