Middle-Management is its own worst enemy - Product Engineer John Deere Employee Review

2.0
Sep 7, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Decent pay and benefits - Good career advancement, IF seeking management track - Good working environment, IF you get a decent manager - Decent work/life balance, IF you get a decent manager

Cons

- "Hire from within" polices encourage ladder-climbing mentality - Many middle-managers promoted beyond ability - Human Resources (HR) focuses more on protecting company from legal action than on protecting employees - Company culture & values are only skin-deep

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Money was above average for industry

Cons

Leadership deteriorated due to influx of people

3.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
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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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