Stay away....stay far away...... - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

1.0
Aug 14, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Those that I trust were great to work with...

Cons

.....you shouldn't trust many people there. People will say things to get ahead or for CYA purposes. The office has thinned out with no new plans to re-hire. This means that those left behind are left to carry the burden and weight of 2, sometimes 3 people. There is no work-life balance, although they say there is. It is frowned upon to only work 40 hour weeks - if you don't come in early or stay late, they definitely notice. There is a lot of pressure to hit the numbers and you need to do whatever you can to do so. There are a lot of fires every day which will make you feel like you never accomplish anything long term. And then you get penalized for not completing your long term tasks. It is a lose-lose situation.

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Cons

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2.0
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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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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