Worst Managers I've Ever Had - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
9 Feb 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Large company with a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio of products/services.

Cons

Stifling corporate bureaucracy has created a toxic work environment.

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Xylem Response
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Thank you for taking the opportunity to leave a review. We would like you to know that your concerns have been acknowledged. At Xylem, we are always working to improve the conditions for our current employees. We recognize that your experience with us may not have be the one that we would have hoped for, but your feedback helps us to move in a better direction.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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