Get ready to be a slave! - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

1.0
27 Feb 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

None that come to my mind. You get to hurt all over everyday

Cons

This is the hardest and most boring job I've ever done. It's extremely hot and you don't really get to move around at all. Your stuck in one spot lifting pumps that weigh 60+ pounds. The hours were awful and they lied to me about the hour's. Just get a education and stay out of factory work.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
25 June 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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