Decent company to work for... ups and downs... - IT Senior Analyst Eaton Employee Review

3.0
Mar 18, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The pay was very good. I was given the freedom to accomplish my job with minimal supervision. The location I worked at was big on "community involvement" and this meant, they promoted groups and clubs to promote a welcoming/friendly environment. If you're fortunate enough to be hired, congrats to you, you'll almost never have a chance of being held accountable.

Cons

The company had recently changed CEO's and you could tell. When I first started in the late 2000's, the company was HUGE on employee satisfaction. That's not to say they had a firm grasp on what to do to make everybody happy but at least they did their best to promote that they cared about our satisfaction... As time went on, they had less emphasis on employee satisfaction. Management DOES NOT hold employees accountable. You could be the worst employee and not have a clue how to actually perform in the role you're in and there's literally no way they can enforce any sort of level of expectation... and this is a con because those who are passionate and care about what they do have to tolerate those who are fairly useless.

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5.0
Feb 11, 2026
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Pros

Good work /life balance. Lots of room for growth. If you have a good idea for improvement it can be implemented.

Cons

Always an issue to deal with.

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed a strong work–life balance, room for growth, and the ability to implement new ideas during your time at Eaton. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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