Fantastic place to work, but management looks like an old-folks home. - Manager, Business Development John Deere Employee Review

4.0
Sep 25, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Deere has best in class business process and people who are smart and professional. This is not some old-tractor business with a good-old-boy network. Working at Deere is an education into how business is done right. Optimal economics, highest ethical standards.

Cons

There are a lot of guys waiting to retire in the next ten years that aren't going anywhere fast. Promotion is limited if you are in your 30s and mid career. They struggle giving good jobs to high performers when an older guy feels like he earned it and has waited longer. It creates a culture where young, high performers have to wait around a lot for promotions that would come faster in a more dynamic management company.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Emphasis on training current employees -hire internally before external -unique projects and opportunities -emphasis on job swap/job shadow

Cons

-AI taking over, In favor of other things the budget could be used for

3.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fun work, interesting problems to solve, good people in the office. Good 401k match.

Cons

Deere corporate doesn't care about it's employees. No promotions, tiny raises. No equity. Bad health insurance. Some people get promoted but only if you are good at kissing a** it seems.

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