I just discovered that our colleagues at Wyatt, the company we acquired, are being paid exorbitant amounts of money - Scientist II Waters Employee Review

1.0
Jun 9, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I wish I could lie through my teeth like some of the recent reviews

Cons

I refuse to stay silent any longer. Despite the company's toxic work culture, lack of transparency, and unequal pay, I have held back from leaving a review. However, the recent fake reviews by HR have pushed me to speak out. There are no bonuses or pay raises for deserving employees, while those from Wyatt, the acquired company, receive hefty compensation. Moreover, frequent layoffs with generous severance packages have created an atmosphere of constant fear and uncertainty. It's imperative to bring attention to these issues. There is no career path and no transparent promotion opportunities. While your performance will be considered in performance reviews, promotions are decided through different criteria. Many people are ready to leave for this exact reason, even after many years of dedicated work, without any mention of promotion despite being assigned multiple projects.

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Waters Response
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Thank you for your feedback. Compensation is a complex matter, comprised of various elements like base salary, short-term incentives (STI), long-term incentives (LTI), benefits, pensions, and more. This complexity can make individual comparisons challenging. We encourage you to have a discussion with your manager about your career path and the feedback you have.

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