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It’s been 6 months since I joined Abbvie and I received a joining bonus of 10k (~8k after tax deductions). Now I plan to switch to other firm and I need to return joining bonus. So will I be liable to pay the actual amount 10k or the amount after tax deductions ~8k to AbbVie ?

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  • "Lack of good leaders, highest follow ups, unhelpful leaders, leaders don't take responsibility, poor management and HR(in 124 reviews)
  • "Managers have no clue on how to manage and create many imbalances and unfair standards and practices.(in 66 reviews)
  • "life balance continues to be a challenge despite vocal efforts driven by senior leadership to improve in that area.(in 53 reviews)
  • "I seriously cannot think of any negatives seeing that my last job was in the military which demanded long hours and was non(in 42 reviews)
  • "Upper management is aware and take no action.(in 25 reviews)
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  1. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 5 years

    Abbvie

    Mar 4, 2016 - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great company with great potential

    Cons

    long hours Too lean No work life balance

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  2. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 3 years

    Awesome Place to Work

    Mar 18, 2022 - Associate Scientist II in Chicago, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    AbbVie has a huge commitment to workplace culture and has some of the brightest people working in R&D. I can’t imagine working anywhere else!

    Cons

    Long hours might be expected by your department (especially if you do not have familial obligations). Be clear about boundaries!

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  4. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 3 years

    Good Place to Start a Career

    Feb 15, 2021 - Associate Scientist I 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Best professionals in the field Mentorship available Strong team bonds

    Cons

    Long hours and demanding workload Office politics can be tricky

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  5. 5.0
    Former Intern

    Great Company

    May 22, 2022 - Anonymous Intern 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good Benefits and fair wages

    Cons

    Long hours and can be hard to commute

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  6. 4.0
    Current Contractor, more than 1 year

    Contractor at AbbVie

    Jul 13, 2021 - Biologist in Worcester, MA
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Potential for full time and upward movement

    Cons

    Long hours and little to no space for contract employees

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    AbbVie Response

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    We appreciate your feedback. We encourage employees to provide feedback to their managers and other leaders so we can continue to improve. We would encourage you to speak confidentially and share any concerns with your local HR team.

  7. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Awesome job that makes a global remarkable impact

    Jun 4, 2019 - Supply Chain Planner in North Chicago, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Benefits, Salary, Culture, Collaboration, Flexible schedules, work from home, lots of time off, parental leave

    Cons

    I seriously cannot think of any negatives seeing that my last job was in the military which demanded long hours and was non-collaborative. Definitely a huge step up.

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  8. 4.0
    Former Contractor, less than 1 year

    Good company

    May 19, 2022 - Validation Engineer 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Free fruit everyday. Close to bus stop

    Cons

    Long hours and unorganised in general

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  9. 5.0
    Former Employee

    abbvie

    Sep 15, 2020 - Administrative Assistant 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    decent car, decent food and hours

    Cons

    long hours and with short breaks

    1 person found this review helpful
  10. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    no work life balance

    May 13, 2022 - Associate Director Finance in Abbot, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Big corporation that provides job stability during uncertain economical and political changes

    Cons

    There is no work live balance in finance. Working long hours and weekends is the norm.

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    2 people found this review helpful
  11. 4.0
    Current Contractor, less than 1 year

    Good place to learn skillsets and get overview of Industry

    May 4, 2019 - Senior Scientist in Redwood City, CA
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Congenial Atmosphere. Great place to learn but limited growth opportunity .

    Cons

    Quick Timelines and long hours

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