Bean-counters and outsources run-the-show - Principal Engineer Baxter Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Large stable company. Setting itself up to get bought-out....

Cons

Wants its plants only in one-company towns (Mountain Home, Arkansas; Cleveland, Mississippi; etc.) so you're locked in. Tiny raises. Medical not that great. 401K OK. New CEO Joe Almeida outsources all jobs to low cost companies for financial engineering and then trys to invert the company to domicile at a low tax rate country. Not what the US middle class needs. JA also minimizes investment in R&D.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely was a massive benefit, allowing for great autonomy, daily independence, and the ability to focus entirely on deliverables without distraction. Product Portfolio: Working here provides excellent exposure to complex matrix operations,

Cons

Workplace Culture: The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. There is an over-rotation on pointing out negativity rather than fostering constructive or collaborative growth. Management Style: There is a noticeable disconnect in leadership, with heavy systemic pressure and a cultural noise that can be difficult to navigate if you are not isolated from the main hubs. The level of micromanagement is exceptionally high, which stifles individual autonomy. Furthermore, cross-border or cross-functional communication with team members in other countries is heavily restricted and actively frowned upon, creating unnecessary operational silos.

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