Great company, horrible locations - Associate Research Scientist Dow Employee Review

1.0
16 Jul 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company, one of the best at what they do. Encourage you to network within the company and provide you with a mentor. You can climb the ladder if you impress the right people- don't think it's based on skill. Will set you up for a great career when you leave, which you will.

Cons

Horrible locations. HQ is in Midland, MI- middle of nowhere religious small town. Absolutely nothing to offer. Expect to die alone if you're single, and if you're not, your spouse won't be able to find a job and will leave anyways. Think hard about what the price of your career is.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A lot to learn. Can help you be more well rounded in the industrial lab sector.

Cons

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