Supportive associates but culture deteriorating from founders' vision - Legal Operations Associate W. L. Gore & Associates Employee Review

Yea its a cool job

Its alright but long hours

If you're a young engineer, you are given a good work/life balance.

The culture didn't fade away, it feel like it was intentionally destroyed. There was a time 10-20 years ago when the balance between making money and having fun created an environment where associates enjoyed coming into work. Today, that has shifted dramatically to making money at the expense of fun. In the past, it was rare to see an associate leave Gore, and many times they found their way back. Today, it's common to see associates leaving Gore either by their own choice, or through a lay-off. The culture previously practiced valued the knowledge associates brought to the table, and allowed them to make their commitments aligned with their knowledge. Today, they force associates into commitments that may not interest them, or may not have the necessary skill sets to be successful in those commitments. So much has changed for the negative. It is sad to watch.