Solid but Unfulfilling Work - Scientist Waters Employee Review

2.0
Aug 24, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay with decent benefits. Company offers you just enough to make it difficult to leave but not enough to make you want to stay.

Cons

Work is unfulfilling and company honors time served over work performed. When the difference between outstanding and sub-par performance is a mere 0.5% pay raise (2.5% vs. 2.0%) at the end of the year there is little incentive to do any more than the bare minimum. Any performance bonuses also seem to be reserved for the sales teams or mid-level management on up.

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Cons

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Great coworkers who truly care about putting best foot forward and great technology.

Cons

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