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      Rain Bird

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      Rain Bird reviews

      3.4

      52% would recommend to a friend

      (526 total reviews)
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      Mike Donoghue

      63% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

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      Rain Bird has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 526 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rain Bird employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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      526 reviews
      4.0
      Jul 30, 2008

      Rain Bird is not an easy company to work for, but rewards results.

      Product manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Provides a challenging work environment; i.e., proving yourself by delivering results can lead to other opportunites within Rain Bird and other companies. People who leave Rain Bird do well in the irrigation industry and elsewhere. Rain Bird is the leader in its industry and manufactures products that can benefit the planet. Rain Bird hires a lot of top notch talent. Salaries seem to be competitive.

      Cons

      Periodic downsizing cycles. Securing the resources to accomplish results can be a challenge. Different divisions of the company at times seem to work at odds against each other. Amenities can be lean - most, but not all, mid-level employees have offices

      1.0
      Jul 26, 2008

      Rain Bird - like a Country song - you know how it will end - in ruin and despair. Don't take the bait like I did.

      Product manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Rain Bird SHOULD BE the ideal place to work - limited competition and a slow moving industry starved for innovation and forward thinking. However the incompetence and the inefficiencies are enough to drive you crazy! The pay is quite good and the story that is spun is very intriguing. Don't fall for the trap. The pay, the theory of your position and the chance to move up the organization are the Siren's song. It seems ideal, but it is not - the Siren's song will ruin your life. The only good news is that you are not alone. Several, very strong employees, have taken the bait.

      Cons

      The Product Manager position is "sold" as the General Manager for your product line, but unfortunately you have very little control. Your (tactical) strategic plan is handed to you and it focuses on 12 months vs. 3 - 5 years. They want you to have an MBA, but don't expect use any of your training or tools. The owner, Tony, is clearly intimidated by your attempt to "trick him" by attempting to craft your strategy using widely accepted marketing terminology and practices. Your ability to control you own destiny is limited. You are clearly hired as the person to blame when things go wrong. Don't expect to get the credit for successes - the Directors will take that, but rest assured, you will be front and center when they ask what YOU are doing to address issues that you had limited input or control of. If you enjoy being treated like you are in Elementary school, you will be OK, but if you have a great pedigree, don't fall for the trap. Rain Bird - "hire the best and fire the best." The Directors are guilty of perpetuating this environment.

      3.0
      Jul 26, 2008

      Lots of turnover, many jobs moving to Mexico

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pretty good salary, good employees, good benefits

      Cons

      Many people come and go frequently, not many long term career opportunities. Most of the manufacturing, customer service, engineering and accounting departments are moving to Mexico or even China or India.

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