Manufacturing experience at skokie location. - CNC Machinist Woodward Employee Review

1.0
Nov 7, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, insurance.there is 401k plan with employer match, dollar for dollar, disability plan is OK, vacation plan is OK.

Cons

it is very difficult to work with upper management, specially with direct supervisor. they do not recognize what new employee contribute to the organization, specially when employee is overqualified with many years of experience and skills, promotions are getting only friends,

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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