Arrow Electronics Employee Review: A Frustrating and Unrewarding Experience - Anonymous employee Arrow Electronics Employee Review

1.0
Mar 11, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Paycheck doesnt bounce and there is a gym and cafe in the building.

Cons

After seven years at Arrow Electronics, I can confidently say that this company is not a great place to work. If you are considering a job here, you might want to reconsider. Micromanagement & Constantly Changing Priorities One of the biggest challenges at Arrow is the level of micromanagement. There is very little trust in employees, and management often dictates every minor detail instead of allowing professionals to do their jobs effectively. To make things worse, priorities shift constantly, making it nearly impossible to gain momentum or feel a sense of accomplishment. Lack of Support & Nepotism Supervisors provide little to no support, leaving employees to fend for themselves. Leadership plays favorites, and promotions are based more on personal relationships than merit. Hardworking employees who go above and beyond are often overlooked in favor of those who simply "know the right people." No Work-Life Balance & Below-Average Pay Arrow expects employees to be constantly available, but they offer no real work-life balance. The demands are high, and the appreciation is low. Compensation is below industry standards, making it even harder to justify the long hours and high stress levels. Unreliable Job Security & Empty Promises Layoffs occur every four to six months, creating an environment of fear and uncertainty. Management tries to keep morale up by dangling the promise of bonuses, but in my seven years with the company, I never received one—despite meeting expectations. Final Verdict: Look Elsewhere If you value stability, fair compensation, and a supportive work environment, Arrow Electronics is not the place for you. Employees are overworked, underpaid, and undervalued, and the toxic culture of micromanagement and favoritism makes it an exhausting place to work. There are better employers out there who will recognize and reward your contributions—Arrow isn’t one of them.

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5.0
Mar 27, 2026
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Pros

I had a very positive experience interning at Arrow Electronics. The management team was supportive and approachable, and communication was clear and consistent throughout my time there. Expectations were well‑defined, and I always knew where to go if I had questions or needed guidance. My coworkers were professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, which made collaboration smooth and enjoyable. Arrow also has a strong support system in place for interns, which helped create an environment where learning and growth were encouraged. Overall, Arrow Electronics provided a well‑structured and professional internship experience, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the team. I would recommend Arrow to students looking for a solid and supportive internship environment.

Cons

I truly cannot think of much other than IT related hurdles which slowed down progress on my projects initially.

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Not customer facing, pretty easy work, great benefits

Cons

Boring. Isolated work. Long hours standing on concrete floors and pushing heavy carts around.

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