I loved my experience at J&J but I am concerned about the direction finance is going - Senior Financial Analyst Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

4.0
12 Feb 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Supportive co-workers Great benefits and employee support through health and wellness Very interesting work - feel good about working for a company that helps people Company encourages work-life balance

Cons

Very structured merit/review system based on a curve; only so many people can "excel" It's not what you know, but who you know and J&J is all about relationships - if you don't make good connections or get a sponsor, you won't go far Significant structure in place to ensure work-life balance however, depending on role and/or manager - how that plays out can vary significantly

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5.0
8 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team and environment to learn

Cons

Long hours and competitive. Overall just make sure you are committed.

3.0
9 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is a good work life balance.

Cons

- bureaucracy, everything take longer than needs to - culture is "J&J nice," precludes discussing difficult problems blocking progress - hostile to people with autism or others with neurodivergence - diversity is poor, if you are black you very likely not feel "seen" - higher penalties for women being assertive than men - will engage in constructive discharge to get rid of people perceived as difficult to work with - The ratings for employees are on a curve, if you are in a strong team, higher ratings are hard won, not everyone can be exceptional, even if they meet the J&J definition of exceptional. - Feedback is vague, not specific, actionable or helpful. Some manager are good coaches, but they are exceptions. - If you get a moderate rating you are in danger of being laid off. - In the Bay Area, pay is not competitive. HR has data saying otherwise, but I assure you, it is incorrect. Odds are, you will take a pay cut to join.

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