The Frog who wanted to be an Ox - Project Manager ABB Employee Review

1.0
Mar 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Living the easy life. Putting in 30 years of work like a bureaucrat. No stress, taking it slow on Mondays, even slower in the middle of the week, and Fridays are the slowest, but always pretending to be busy and stressed out!

Cons

ABB Baden resembles a frog striving to become an ox; despite its average business performance, the company lacks international diversity. Contrary to its claims of being a multinational giant, its operations are more comparable to those of a mid-sized enterprise. Establishing relationships with all managers and investing time with them is believed to facilitate career progression, as positions appear to circulate among them. Regrettably, those in leadership roles are not necessarily the most qualified. In a toxic culture with toxic individuals, they adhere to the supposed ABB ethical standard (who is only a mascarade). However, within the company's omerta, you may encounter mobbing, smiles in front and prepare to be stabbed in the back, and HR won't provide assistance; on the contrary. There are countless meaningless jobs where people are paid for doing nothing..

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5.0
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Pros

Professional networking Working with internal IT teams, vendors, and contractors can lead to future opportunities. Stable work environment Large companies typically have structured processes, documentation, and defined responsibilities.

Cons

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3.0
May 26, 2026
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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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