Great place to intern and learn...long term career not so sure. - Finance Co-Op Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

4.0
Jan 20, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive pay and great benefits. In general, a good working environment. A lot of bright, capable, engaging people. Great place for co-op/intern to learn about corporate finance.

Cons

Though supportive of work/life balance, work demands seem especially high within the finance division. During financial closes, not unusual to be working until midnight depending on your position. A lot of focus on compliance issues. Promotion/upward movement seem to be based more around perceptions and how you do things, rather than your tangible accomplishments.

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3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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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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