Mediocre is the right word. - Vice President Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Feb 22, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

You can coast along by being politically smart. Bonus is decent. RSU's are ok. Some people are truly nice and humble.

Cons

Political to the brim. If you're an A player who wants to make an impact, forget it. You'll spend more time kissing up to old colleagues who just wanna maintain status quo to get close to retirement. CIO is clueless. Internal technology stack desperately needs an overhaul. If you love committees, and bureaucracy. You'll fit right in.

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5.0
Jun 6, 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

None really, would recommend for internship

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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