Horrible Place Where Your Career Just Dies - Anonymous employee McMaster-Carr Employee Review

1.0
Nov 4, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are beyond incredible. While deductibles have risen, you don't pay a dime in premiums. The 401k is 100% company-sponsored, and they put in 20% of your annual salary. The biggest golden handcuffs? The annual profit-sharing in December! Even though it's not guaranteed, it's typically between 3-5 months of your annual salary.

Cons

Be prepared to leave your self-dignity and pride at the door. You're just part of the head count they project the need to do the daily work. If you're not one of the few golden children, then you're invisible or targeted for firing. To say this place has low morale would be a complete understatement. While you never take your work home with you, the stress will bleed into your personal life and affect you adversely. Most employees are taking anti-depressants of some sort.

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