Don't Expect to Get Promoted - Anonymous employee Ecolab Employee Review

1.0
8 May 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Ecolab's wages are higher than most company's in the area. They have a great benefits package which includes a pension plan.

Cons

It is hard to come up through the ranks. When they find a position that is hard to fill, you are almost guaranteed to never be promoted. Your hard work and success will not get you a promotion. If you are willing to take the political route you will have more success.

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Pros

Flexible Supportive Environment Great coworkers

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

The actual coworkers and team members are great. Everyone is super supportive and just trying to help each other out.

Cons

Management: There’s a huge disconnect between upper leadership and the people doing the day-to-day work. Goals and priorities change constantly with very little communication, and it often feels like micromanagement takes the place of actual guidance. Work-Life Balance: The workload is completely unsustainable. You’re expected to handle an overwhelming amount of work, but you aren't given the resources or staffing to actually get it done without burning out. Expecting people to constantly work over their hours has become the norm. Lack of Growth: Career progression is pretty much non-existent. Promises of promotions or career development are thrown around, but they rarely actually happen. There’s no clear pathway to move up, so it’s easy to feel stuck and stagnant.

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