I see they've got the interns padding the numbers - Product Engineer John Deere Employee Review

2.0
Apr 7, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay IF you live in the Midwest. Salary grades have barely moved in the last Decade. This is a pro because other companies are worse, based on the offers I've received.

Cons

HR sees its mission as protecting management. I've reported unethical and outright illegal behavior. They are still doing their best to shut me up. No action at all against the parties involved, even years later. You'd have at least expected some "investigation". Management is decent in some Locales. Most of the smaller facilities are run by petty tyrants. Smile big to those above them and treat the load bearing employees like dirt. You've all seen the attitude: "You should be grateful you have a job, now get back in your corner". They only pay lip service to improving employee morale and pay. Nothing happens if it does not ultimately please Wall Street. Not the best moral compass. It will be interesting to see the results of this years employee survey. They didn't meet the goal a couple years ago so they changed the end date. Wish I could get the CEO's $20mil to make that decision.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Fun work, interesting problems to solve, good people in the office. Good 401k match.

Cons

Deere corporate doesn't care about it's employees. No promotions, tiny raises. No equity. Bad health insurance. Some people get promoted but only if you are good at kissing a** it seems.

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