A miserable and regressive workplace culture will destroy your soul - Senior Counsel Abbott Employee Review

1.0
May 15, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Generous pension package (if you stay long enough), immense turnover opens lots of internal opportunities, company makes products that (generally) help people

Cons

Restrictive and stifling environment, Legal Dep't devoid of meaningful work, cultureless, never-ending cycle of meetings, immense amount of administrative work, openly dismissive of innovation or new ideas, constant backstabbing (esp. thanks to lifers desperate to advance), terrible managers in Legal, incompetent admin staff

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Strong brand recognition and leadership position in diabetes technology. * Opportunity to work with innovative products that positively impact patients’ lives. * Talented and dedicated colleagues across many functions. * Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

Leadership quality varies significantly across departments, with some areas experiencing challenges related to communication and transparency * Expectations and role priorities can shift without sufficient communication or alignment, making it difficult for employees to understand how success is measured * Employees may not always receive consistent coaching, support, or constructive feedback needed for professional growth. * Some teams may experience a culture that feels fear-based rather than collaborative (Market Access) * Concerns raised by employees may not always be addressed through direct, productive dialogue. * In certain groups, the work environment can feel exclusionary or politically driven, limiting opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

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