Stable, yet conservative company - Engineer I Baxter Employee Review

4.0
Jan 10, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Many very talented people in R&D -Strong, diverse product line -Professional working environment -Good benefits (401K match, stock options) -Competitive compensation for recent grads

Cons

-Very conservative company (a challenge for working in R&D, at times) -Communication can be difficult with R&D teams in such a large organization -Multiple re-orgs in the past several years have stunted some innovation potential -Concern over acquisitions for some product lines vs. leveraging in-house talent

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Pros

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Cons

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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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