Promotion is inversely proportional to competence. - Advanced Scientist 3M Employee Review

2.0
Oct 28, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Reasonable pay Very good sick leave entitlements

Cons

Poor career advancement if you are in the wrong division. Extremely poor middle managers who only care about themselves and will actively keep talented people down. This company is all about talk and no action when it comes to improving employee satisfaction. Chance of promotion is inversely proportional to competence.

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Pros

Good pay, benefits, and time off

Cons

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