Great Company to work for - Export Classification Specialist Eaton Employee Review

4.0
Feb 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a great work/life balance at this company. They also pride themselves on being ethical and have a large ethics and compliance department.

Cons

There is an US vs. Them mentality when it comes to senior leadership and everyone below. While they are staying in 5 star resorts and flying first class or via private jet, you will be told that there is not enough money to attend training or for remote employees to have a central meeting once a year.

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5.0
Jul 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good culture, good advancement opportunities, most jobs are open to remote work when possible

Cons

Big company so hard to make changes sometimes

2.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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