I worked with incredible people, learned a lot about the business and gained exceptional knowledge in my field. - Legal Assistant Abbott Employee Review

4.0
Jan 23, 2014
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Pros

Fantastic learning opportunities, great career building experience, great cafeterias, walking paths, work life balance in most jobs is pretty good, a lot of wonderful people, a lot of diversity and a lot of mentoring opportunities. They also have gyms and childcare facilities on site.

Cons

Some of the typical big corporate cons are just that change takes a long time, there is a little bit of red tape. It may be hard to get recognized for your achievements in such a big company, it just depends on your department and management. I felt like it was taking a long time to move up in my role, the requirements for promotions were very very vague. I honestly would have stayed til retirement given different circumstances. I really can't imagine a better group of people to work with for my first corporate job.

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5.0
Jul 18, 2026
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Pros

You have a good job security and career growth

Cons

Ideally pay scale starts low but they are open for negotiations as most of the companies

2.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

• Strong brand and market position • Talented individual contributors and subject matter experts sprinkled throughout the organization • Opportunity to work on products that impact many patients

Cons

These comments reflect experience within Abbott Diabetes Care. • Culture can feel political and risk-averse, with difficult issues often addressed indirectly rather than transparently • Decision-making is slowed by multiple layers of management, many of whom appear focused more on managing upward than enabling teams and execution • Long-tenured management structures can create limited accountability, discourage new ideas, and make modernization difficult • Some leadership styles feel hierarchical and dismissive of dissenting viewpoints, making it risky to challenge the status quo • Strategic thinking and decision authority are concentrated among a relatively small group of senior leaders, creating bottlenecks and limiting innovation • Office environments and ways of working often feel outdated compared to more modern organizations • Organizational responsiveness can be frustratingly low. Routine requests, decisions, and communications often require multiple follow-ups, creating unnecessary delays and reducing accountability • Promotions and performance assessments often lack transparency, leading employees to question whether advancement is based on impact, visibility, DEI, or internal relationships • Employees navigating significant career or life transitions may experience varying levels of support, visibility, and development opportunities, making career continuity and progression feel less predictable than they should be

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