Don't believe all the hype - IT Manager Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

2.0
Nov 15, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Its a job like any other. If you need a job, then by all means apply. But don't believe all they hype you here about how great a company it is. In some cases, actually pretty bad.

Cons

I've worked at 3 major companies, but the politics at this place are like nothing I've ever seen before. They talk about growth for employees and giving opportunities, but most they promote from the outside instead from within. And even more embarrasing is how they tell people their jobs have changed by more then 50% so now they have to "re-interview" for their jobs. This happens monthly.

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Pros

There is a good work life balance.

Cons

- bureaucracy, everything take longer than needs to - culture is "J&J nice," precludes discussing difficult problems blocking progress - hostile to people with autism or others with neurodivergence - diversity is poor, if you are black you very likely not feel "seen" - higher penalties for women being assertive than men - will engage in constructive discharge to get rid of people perceived as difficult to work with - The ratings for employees are on a curve, if you are in a strong team, higher ratings are hard won, not everyone can be exceptional, even if they meet the J&J definition of exceptional. - Feedback is vague, not specific, actionable or helpful. Some manager are good coaches, but they are exceptions. - If you get a moderate rating you are in danger of being laid off. - In the Bay Area, pay is not competitive. HR has data saying otherwise, but I assure you, it is incorrect. Odds are, you will take a pay cut to join.

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