High standards globally but very bad MEA organization! - Anonymous employee Emerson Employee Review

2.0
Mar 5, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good bodies, products and solutions are really good. well received name in the market, leader on technology. seen as customers 1st option out of many other competitors.

Cons

Very complicated matrix organization, The local management are kind off isolated, focus on numbers and long term planning while missing the low hanging fruits, job security is missing a lot of people leaving, pay is average while stress level is high, forget about work life balance it is not even an option. a couple of the MEA leaders are very pain in the ass and main reason for people to leave. The only reason I'm staying is because I'm waiting an attractive offer to leave!

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