Horrible benifit, Horrible Management. Low payment. - Engineer Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A big company, so, you can hang around there without particular purpose, and create you own jobs, force others to make you important.

Cons

So much redundant, So much politics and propaganda. See the posting on the hallway "See something, Tell something. We live on integrity." Haven't I seen that somewhere, too? CEO twits daily digest to your email. Not enough? Then he creates whole company Facebook. Many people live on there to advertise their personal promotion. HR will not help you more than their trouble, as the boss was fired. Minimal holiday, Your are advised to give up remaining vacation time at the end of the year that does not carry over. Payment is very very low. Often hire and lay off cycle, Finally, you should assume that you are paying all for your medical expanses.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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