Good people, bad management - Anonymous employee American Water Employee Review

3.0
Jun 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are mix of good and technical employees. Benefits are really good. Work life balance is good based on which group you are working with. Socially very good.

Cons

It is hard to talk to management. The way managers conduct the meetings, company does not seem to have vision. Managers are not technical enough to understand employees.

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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