It started great, but... - Anonymous employee Alcon Employee Review

3.0
Sep 5, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, strong performance, employee perks, opportunities for advancement

Cons

The merger with / takeover by Novartis...this place is losing its appeal...instead of an individual with value, you are now a machine part that will be replaced...employee moral is tanking!!!

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