P&G a ok for people who want above average lifestyle without breaking their backs - Systems Manager Procter & Gamble Employee Review

4.0
Jun 24, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

P&G is a company that has established value system called the PVPs. They are really proud of the value system and demand everyone follow it. Frankly it does make one feel good to work in such an environment. P&G is a marketing driven company, however, some of the power is shifting into Finance as I've personally seen low level finance managers go toe to toe with senior leadership and win. Overall I do think its a good solid, if conservative place to work. I'd highly recommend it to people who are looking for good pay, good benefits and low risk, but not career ambitions.

Cons

Like all large companies the politics can be brutal. Its important to have your advocates otherwise you are in big trouble. Its also easy to get lost in the system with the organization being so large, which enables some people not to carry their "fair share" and can be frustrating for folks who are working their tails off (or at least feel like they are). Career progression is very slow and i know many folks who have left frustrated at the lack of advancement and were very successful doing so. P&G is a machine and anyone lost can easily be replaced.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

training can be a lot, you have about 1-2hr presentations biweekly where you get tested on different aspects of the plant, like steam system, water system, utilities etc, training can last up to 6 months paid once a month, irregular times on call, may have to work weekends depending on machines work long shifts, sometimes up to 16 hours depending on how machines run, expected to be at work by 6am for safety meetings, 5am sometimes depending on the site you work at, expected to stay if machines run poorly can be demanding- most entry level managers are fresh out of college and expected to train and manage individuals who have worked at the company for decades not very easy to change departments, takes a couple of years no matching 401k, they have their own profit sharing thing, if you quit before 3-4 years at the company, you lose the money

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