Favoritism & incompetence galore - Analyst Waters Employee Review

2.0
Oct 14, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Its a job that pays your bills till you find a real job. Good transitional job.

Cons

Favoritism & incompetence galore, specially at senior management position at the Milford plant. The smart guys leave quickly but the rest of the folks have been there for more than 30 years not because of the love of the company but because they would not be able to find anything outside. People who are well educated are sidelined but the folks who make noise in meetings are celebrated. If you have a masters degree in any field this is not the place to be. Pay is on the low end of the market rate. Its a great place to work for, if you are switching from retail or restaurant industry to manufacturing & operations and can bs confidently. Once inside, its about networking & having lunch with the right people. Covid was a big business booster but now with it being on the backseat, no one can help them. You cant have a world class company with a below average workforce & senior leadership who pick their favorites. Of course you will be doing firefighting daily and will feel burnt out at the end of the day !

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Waters Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We value your contributions and appreciate the time you spent working with us. We're sorry you're experiencing frustrations with communication from your leadership team. We always strive to ensure that our leadership is transparent and that employees feel supported in their work environment. We encourage you to take these concerns to your manager or HR business partner who would be happy to work with you toward more positive outcomes.

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