Corporate - Oakland - Anonymous employee Matson Employee Review

4.0
7 Jul 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Industry leader that continues to grow (slowly) and change (slowly) with the changing global economy - Financially sound - Solid pay, great benefits, good work/life balance and a pleasant working environment - Career opportunities for growth, but don't expect that they'll be handed to you - No hipsters/pretentious individuals, just good, nice people that work hard - Oakland Corp office is very commutable - Overall great place, especially for those that are mid-career (family) focused

Cons

- If you're looking for hyper growth or disruption, this is not the place - this industry is slow and capital intensive - Low turnover, so career opportunities may appear limited, especially if being compared to tech - No ping pong tables, kegs, all you can eat junk food, etc. - I think this is a Pro! - Not a sexy company or industry (if that's what you're looking for in your career)

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Cons

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Cons

Matson talks about valuing people, but its promotion culture often says the opposite. Career growth can feel almost impossible unless you are willing to wait endlessly, navigate internal politics, or benefit from timing that has nothing to do with merit. Some promotions appear to happen not because someone is exceptional, but because they have been sitting in the same role for so long that the company eventually has to move them. It is a deeply discouraging environment for anyone who believes performance should matter.

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