Tons of overhead & baggage. - Technology Architect John Deere Employee Review

2.0
Feb 19, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Iconic. Stable. Profitable even during downturns.

Cons

In IT, _many_ unecessary layers of management with very few technical decision-makers left. Outsourced to lowest bidder. Very little delivered with large expenditures, no accountability or metrics. Projects never get delivered. Mostly just PMs and middle managers circle talking about hopes and dreams. Most talent has left or just stopped showing up. You will be worn down by ineptitudes, lack of alignment, and/or sheer laziness if you try to get anything done.

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5.0
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Pros

Money was above average for industry

Cons

Leadership deteriorated due to influx of people

3.0
Jul 12, 2026
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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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