Bad management practice, cheap place that keeps no promises - Anonymous employee Eaton Employee Review

2.0
19 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1. Some friendly coworkers around

Cons

1. No career growth opportunity. Limited managerial positions and no development for people. Once you're hired as an analyst, you're an analyst for life here. 2. Promises never get delivered. "Time is tough, money is tight" is what the management says to give out no bonus, to give out no pay raises, and to forego the promotion promised WHILE STILL MAKES YOU ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NEW ROLE. 3. When someone leaves, instead of hiring someone new to replace her, managers will simply divide up the work and distribute it to other people on the team. 4. Corporate management has no understanding of regional operations and demand ridiculous results or compliance

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Eaton Response
4mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed a strong work–life balance, room for growth, and the ability to implement new ideas during your time at Eaton. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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