Painful... boring... poor management... old - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
26 Jun 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Relatively diverse upper management, although very male-oriented. Starting to see some women and racial diversity in the senior ranks.

Cons

List is endless... - company is scared to grow. At its heart, this is a pump company. Don't believe the "solving water" gimmick. They make pumps. - competition is slaughtering Xylem while management sits around and builds powerpoint slides. a lot of powerpoint. - location is brutal and there was zero sympathy for employees who had to commute 1.5-2 hours each way. Every office in every city was this way. - highly highly highly political. you'll need thick skin. - almost ZERO opportunity for growth - professionally and financially. zero career opportunities and bonuses were miserable.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
25 Jun 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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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