It's an OK place to work... - Chemist II Abbott Employee Review

3.0
Feb 9, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Abbott is a growing company with new products in the pipeline. The pay well relative to my job previously.

Cons

The site that I was working at, in Temecula, became obscenely corporate and you knew you were a number after it was bought (we were Guidant). During the October fires in 2007 I was told by my supervisor that I had to report to work despite the fact the Mayor of the city of SD requesting people stay off the roads and my commute passing within 20' of raging fire. The smoke inhalation made me sick for a day and a half. I definitely felt like a number.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Honestly, this place is incredible. They take care of their employees, they provide great health insurance and retain. It's the kind of place that you want to get into and stay. Rarely do people leave.

Cons

Bureaucracy is a problem in any large company. Some decisions are made too slowly.

2.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand recognition and leadership position in diabetes technology. * Opportunity to work with innovative products that positively impact patients’ lives. * Talented and dedicated colleagues across many functions. * Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

Leadership quality varies significantly across departments, with some areas experiencing challenges related to communication and transparency * Expectations and role priorities can shift without sufficient communication or alignment, making it difficult for employees to understand how success is measured * Employees may not always receive consistent coaching, support, or constructive feedback needed for professional growth. * Some teams may experience a culture that feels fear-based rather than collaborative (Market Access) * Concerns raised by employees may not always be addressed through direct, productive dialogue. * In certain groups, the work environment can feel exclusionary or politically driven, limiting opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

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