Good & Bad - You've got to be willing to take a some of each. - Director Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

3.0
Feb 23, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good group of people to work with. Dedicated to the industry. If you are able to perform you can stand out amongst the crowd. Pay is decent, and benefits are good (though seem to be declining).

Cons

Shortsighted at times. opportunities for advancement maybe limited (depending on current level - this is also effected by the current economic and industry environment). Too many people satisfied to keep their heads down and out of the way with a "I'm simply grateful to have a job mentality" Can be bureaucratic at times

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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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