J&J is a good company to work for - Senior Scientist Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

3.0
Feb 24, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

J&J is a great company. It has always been conservative in approach, resulting in being cash rich. This allows J&J to weather the current down economy. It has Credo values that are very meaningful ifactually utilized. It also gives you an experience in being in a very large company.

Cons

There is a large company mentality despite the independent operating companies. You realize that you are just a number & you are dispensable. Credo values are touted but not often followed by management. There is constant chatter about work life balance but depending on the operating company you are at, there is basically no balance. It is work all the time.

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3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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