Nothing to extreme... - Anonymous employee John Deere Employee Review

3.0
Jul 28, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pretty vanilla place to work. The high points aren't too high, but the low points aren't show stoppers. Salary is very good for the area. Benefits are still pretty good, but not as legendary as they once were. The primary health plan is an HSA, which is great if you are a younger worker. Work/life balance is pretty good as well, so long as the ag market isn't screaming through the clouds as it was in 2007-2008. More normal volumes have led to better balance. Supply management function is awfully sophisticated for the industry.

Cons

I have been with this location for 3 years and seen 3 medium-sized and 1 major reorganization. Managers are constantly tinkering with the org chart for little perceived benefit. JD continues to hire ex-automotive types directly into supervisory roles. Because, clearly, we should be led by people from a failed industry rather than promoting from within. There is a strong flavor of cronyism, and picking the right "mentor" seems the fastest route to the top. The only way to get hired out of college seems to be through one of the rotational programs. That has some benefits, but it also means that you could end up in Ottumwa, IA or Coffeyville, KS for 18 months (not a pleasant prospect).

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

-Emphasis on training current employees -hire internally before external -unique projects and opportunities -emphasis on job swap/job shadow

Cons

-AI taking over, In favor of other things the budget could be used for

3.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

Good work-life balance, decent pay

Cons

Low opportunity to grow, unstable in current climate

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