Company with Terrible Management - Non Titled Marketing Bosch Employee Review

2.0
Dec 14, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent benefits, great 401k match, mediocre but cheap insurance.

Cons

Management does not listen to experienced people. Things are done 'the Bosch way' and they don't work in the US market, requiring high pricing of their goods. Broadview, Il. offices seem to be set up as a location to send Germans for positions that could be filled by Americans. Many positions have been relocated to Mexico for lower wages.

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Bosch Response
7y
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Bosch has been around for more than 130 years and, as with any large company, adapting to a new mindset is definitely a challenge, but our 130+ long history has also taught us that cultural diversity is a key factor in the development of potential for the long-term corporate success of Bosch. -- Your Bosch Team.

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Pros

Good comp very good people

Cons

Okay work environment. More stress

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Bosch Response
1mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is good to hear that you appreciate the compensation at Bosch and enjoy working with good people. Should you wish to provide further detail, you can write to us at feedback@us.bosch.com so we can try to address these concerns. Thank you! — Bosch Talent Acquisition
3.0
May 29, 2026
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Pros

-Meaningful products that genuinely impact customers and society. -Exposure to large-scale, multinational complexity and cross-functional collaboration. -Many teams and leaders genuinely care and want to do the right thing. -Flexibility and autonomy can exist depending on leadership and business unit. -Opportunity to drive meaningful change if leadership alignment exists.

Cons

-Significant organizational complexity and matrixed decision-making slows progress and creates ambiguity in accountability. -Teams are expected to deliver transformational outcomes without sufficient infrastructure, resources, or organizational alignment to support success. -Decision-making is reactive versus strategic, making long-term planning difficult. -Inconsistency in leadership quality and management approach across functions can create vastly different employee experiences. -Collaboration across global regions can be challenging due to competing priorities, differing expectations, and unclear ownership. -There is a disconnect between stated people-first values and day-to-day employee experience. -High-performing employees experience a high degree of burnout because of unclear boundaries and role clarity and prioritization is not actively managed.

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Bosch Response
1w
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 3 years with Bosch. We are pleased to hear that you find meaning in our products, value the opportunities for collaboration, and have experienced teams and leaders who genuinely care. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding organizational complexity, leadership consistency, resource alignment, and employee well-being. Insights like yours help us identify opportunities to improve and create a better experience for our associates. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you continued success and job satisfaction in your role. Thank you! — Bosch Talent Acquisition
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