Not what I expected - Project Manager ABB Employee Review

2.0
20 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The compensation is great and the benefits are second to non. Unlimited vacation is hard to beat.

Cons

Insane workload and very little training. I left my job of 7 years to come to ABB for a remote position and through out the hiring process, it seemed like it was going to be a great move. Upon starting I immediately figured out that this position was not what was sold to me. Working across multiple time zones required me to attend customer meetings from 6:30am to 7,8 and even 9pm. The complicated systems and process resulted in a great deal of unnecessary work. I was really excited about the move and was planning to stay at ABB for a long time. I lasted about 7 months before had to find something different. The attrition was something like I have never seen before; from entry level positions to executives, everyone was leaving.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing systems and cross-functional projects - Can build strong manufacturing and quality engineering experience quickly - Competitive pay and solid benefits for the area

Cons

Work-life balance can be inconsistent depending on department and production demands * Advancement opportunities may feel limited without moving into management or relocating * Communication and management consistency can vary between shifts/departments * Production pressure and changing priorities can create stress in quality-related roles * Some roles may require overtime or schedule flexibility that can be difficult for employees with family responsibilities * Recognition for process improvements and extra responsibilities may not always match workload expectations * Culture can feel more production-focused than employee-focused at times

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