All decisions are political - Operations PerkinElmer Employee Review

1.0
Oct 22, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The rank and file workers are great, I made a lot of friends and connections there. The work is interesting, and I was able to do some fun projects with my peers.

Cons

No matter how well you do or potential you show there is no way you will get a decent raise or salary track. If you start off at a lower salary you will remain there. Business decisions are all political or financial. They attempt to standardize all business platforms for the companies they acquire regardless of whether it will work for the particular unit.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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