Great company but an increasinly negative place to work - Manager Northrop Grumman Employee Review

2.0
4 Aug 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company legacy, exciting aircraft and space programs. Good salary and benefits. Good work/life balance for the most part, every other Friday off.

Cons

The culture has changed dramatically over the last five years; management is more cutthroat and pays lip service toward goals such as employee engagement and diversity. Has become a very political environment, sadly, with people undercutting each other to advance rather than helping each other to advance their careers. Total loss of the reward of feeling like you're part of a team. I couldn't stand the ugly environment anymore after 14 years. (referring specifically to Space Park). Opportunities for career advancement are based purely on politics versus the applicant's abilities.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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