Perfect company, just not for work/life balance - Planning Manager General Mills Employee Review

4.0
10 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive compensation Good company perks in Sales group Well known & respected brands Great benefits Opportunities to get experience in different functional roles

Cons

If you want to advance in Sales, all roads lad to Minneapolis Large company, slow to implement change Culture is good and the surface and prefers conflict avoidance Hard to grow and develop on your own path

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5.0
24 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- well-rounded internship - good pay - great support system

Cons

- not the most exciting locations

4.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture and truly amazing coworkers. Strong company history of success with iconic brands.

Cons

The company is going through a super tough season. Lots of jobs being moved offshore and it feels like nonstop restructuring / job loss. Job security feels very tenuous and morale is low.

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