If you absolutely must have a job... - Technician Abbott Employee Review

2.0
21 Jun 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not many, a check every two weeks, medical benefits, average to less than average salaries.

Cons

Horrible mgrs, their mantra is to eliminate all overtime for non-exempt employees; hired at below market rate pay; Abbott eliminated bonus (except for mgrs, imagine that) and the pension plan, across the board, as well as making the vesting on 401k funds 5 years! It is certain managers do not have these restrictions, and get nice bonuses for "lowering costs" at the expense of employee benefits and loyalty. I've had no experience with SJM before Abbott, but this is one of the worst corporate experiences I have had. I am working on an exit strategy every day, and so are many others.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Team is supportive and great to work here. lot of freedom and no micromanagement.

Cons

as of now nothing but its good place to work.

2.0
15 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Strong brand and market position • Talented individual contributors and subject matter experts sprinkled throughout the organization • Opportunity to work on products that impact many patients

Cons

These comments reflect experience within Abbott Diabetes Care. • Culture can feel political and risk-averse, with difficult issues often addressed indirectly rather than transparently • Decision-making is slowed by multiple layers of management, many of whom appear focused more on managing upward than enabling teams and execution • Long-tenured management structures can create limited accountability, discourage new ideas, and make modernization difficult • Some leadership styles feel hierarchical and dismissive of dissenting viewpoints, making it risky to challenge the status quo • Strategic thinking and decision authority are concentrated among a relatively small group of senior leaders, creating bottlenecks and limiting innovation • Office environments and ways of working often feel outdated compared to more modern organizations • Organizational responsiveness can be frustratingly low. Routine requests, decisions, and communications often require multiple follow-ups, creating unnecessary delays and reducing accountability • Promotions and performance assessments often lack transparency, leading employees to question whether advancement is based on impact, visibility, DEI, or internal relationships • Employees navigating significant career or life transitions may experience varying levels of support, visibility, and development opportunities, making career continuity and progression feel less predictable than they should be

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