No respect for employees - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

1.0
6 Oct 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

My boss who i reported to was great. That's the only pro I can think off.

Cons

Senior management in the US do not respect the work-life balance, they expect you to work until midnight and weekends when feel like it, long hours, while they do not show up in the office until midday because they had an appointment with a personal trainer, or had to take the car to the garage, etc. I have been to the US a few times, to meet with management and they didn't show up in the office at all. You can't trust people in this company. Lots of customers not paying invoices because the quality of the products are bad, and they company is not doing anything to solve the problems, really old outstanding receivable balances.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
25 Jun 2026
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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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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