Incompetent Management - Anonymous employee ABB Employee Review

1.0
Jun 29, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- large international company - multicultural learning and plenty of good colleagues - diversity and interesting projects - company for graduates: growing opportunities higher for younger people than for experienced ones - decent pay and location

Cons

- poor management (no people soft skills), management totally disconnected from employees - comp & ben not standardized across divisions, companies, jobs, etc.(no transparency) - no health programs for employees with long sick leaves (dismissed instead) - HR, Finance and IT departments are broken, working in silos - no retention plans: many great employees are leaving to competitors

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Pros

- Hands on experience - Project experience - Weekly check-ins - Mentors are very supportive - Control over your projects

Cons

- Fast paced environment (Con for those who don't like that type of environment)

3.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing systems and cross-functional projects - Can build strong manufacturing and quality engineering experience quickly - Competitive pay and solid benefits for the area

Cons

Work-life balance can be inconsistent depending on department and production demands * Advancement opportunities may feel limited without moving into management or relocating * Communication and management consistency can vary between shifts/departments * Production pressure and changing priorities can create stress in quality-related roles * Some roles may require overtime or schedule flexibility that can be difficult for employees with family responsibilities * Recognition for process improvements and extra responsibilities may not always match workload expectations * Culture can feel more production-focused than employee-focused at times

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