Always the fear of layoffs - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
Sep 6, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good people unless you're in sales dept or in head office. People all over the country work good together and care. Had good training with a person who really cared and made it a good experience even when I'd never flown before. Folks demand you stick to rules but have no idea what it's like in branches. Sales managers will do anything to make their commission and have not a clue how to do anything in the branches they run.

Cons

Been through 4 presidents in 3 years in my GC. Just had a voluntary layoff where my trainer left in June because she was certain her job was next since she was out sick this spring, plus my best AP person in our home office. Feel like I'm lost without a paddle now. Can't get the person who replaced her to help at all. The other trainer is too busy with management stuff to care about us little people.

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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