A Company in Turmoil - Principal Consultant DuPont Employee Review

2.0
Jan 24, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Steady paycheck, plenty of opportunities to work on interesting projects, working conditions are generally OK, interaction with plant locations around the world; working here still looks good on a resume.

Cons

Professional progression is slow (averaging 12-15 years between mid-career promotions for good performers), and professional training/development is rarely supported if it involves overseas travel. Internal accounting prevents collaboration between groups. Purchasing anything takes several weeks to place the order and often requires follow-up with people located in India. Internet is frequently very slow at the main R&D site (5 minutes to download a 1 Mb journal article). Many of the facilities are in poor condition. Employee morale was low even before the latest lay-off (the largest in 30 years) or the announced plan to merge with Dow and then split into 3 companies.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Great people, strong commitment to safety, competitive pay and benefits, and excellent work-life balance. The company provides opportunities to work on meaningful projects with talented cross-functional teams, and there is a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Flexible work arrangements and supportive managers (depending on the organization) make it a great place to build a long-term career.

Cons

Frequent organizational changes and restructuring can create uncertainty, and decision-making can be slowed by bureaucracy. Career growth opportunities may be limited in some organizations, and employees can become siloed or feel disconnected depending on the role and team.

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