It's gone downhill... - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
12 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fellow employees are great to work with. There are opportunities for career development here --- well, if they like you and you're "in" with the proper people.

Cons

Low moral, no work/life balance, working 40 hours is frowned upon and more is expected of you, a lot of turnover and tribal knowledge out the door, leaving those who are left with a mountain of a workload. Politics, favoritism...speak your mind and you may be reprimanded. It used to be so family oriented here, but now it's basically corporate America.

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5.0
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Anonymous intern
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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2.0
25 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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