Competitive pay but frequent layoffs - Program Manager Lear Corporation Employee Review

2.0
Jul 6, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

If you are hired, you will get good experience at whatever position you are in. There is a lot of engineering and manufacturing expertise in the company. Most people put in 2-4 years and then go somewhere else. If you know how to work the system, you can make a career out of it.

Cons

There is no plan for career development. Lear does not develop employees. Layoffs occur frequently and without warning. Many positions in engineering and manufacturing are being sent overseas. There is also a lot of bureaucracy. Lear is an old boys network and many people have their positions because they know someone.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, wonderful campus, free Starbucks daily (as of 7/2026), pay is competitive, benefits are great, unlimited PTO (within reason, switches to short term or long term disability at some point) flexible schedule (manager heavily influences this) people actually do get promoted from time to time unlike other places.

Cons

As with every job, it will have some cons. But still worth it if you get the opportunity: It’s a large place and everyone’s experience is different. You can end up in a bad department or with a bad manager, and you’re kind of stuck unless you can transfer out. People don’t really retire from here. You usually get to 50’s or 60’s and they cut you a buy out check, and if you’re not ready to retire, you’re going to be 50-60 in the job market again. They’ve had a hiring freeze on for a long time, so anyone new is going to be an intern or co-op. So if your department is skeleton crew, it’s gonna be that way unless you want a 20 year old on your team that could be great,.. or not so great. Everybody gets the same yearly raise depending on performance, and it doesn’t really keep up with inflation. Your best way up is a promotion.

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Felt disconnected to the team

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