Good for earlier years but no progression - Marketing Communications Eaton Employee Review

2.0
18 May 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lovely people, get to work on different projects, good culture (but only pre-pandemic, massivley overworked in pandemic to pick up others work as they were on furlough with their feet up!). Overall, thoroughly enjoyed my time but by the end, simply got fed up of having no career growth opps, being overworked and the limited budgets to work with. I'd recommend joining Eaton if you're just looking to experience a big corporate for a couple of years but suggest then moving on.

Cons

Low budgets to work with, no career progression unless you're willing to relocate to another country, no diversity in leadership, limited opportunity to grow skillset, teams are super lean so people are massively overworked (personally carried the role of what should be 3+ people because I needed to keep things moving...). Maternity package basic and Eaton is only just discussing hybrid ways of working - just far too slow. In denial about current state of business and too busy chasing and watching what the competitor is doing. Wake up guys, you're losing good talent as you continue to budget cut and over-stretch people.

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5.0
11 Feb 2026
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Pros

Good work /life balance. Lots of room for growth. If you have a good idea for improvement it can be implemented.

Cons

Always an issue to deal with.

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed a strong work–life balance, room for growth, and the ability to implement new ideas during your time at Eaton. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

whelp, their hiring. So if you're looking for an entry level position, they've got them open

Cons

Where do I start? If your goal is to make a tangible impact, change things for the better, or grow a modern career, look elsewhere. Stifling Red Tape: The company is drowning in administrative bloat and ancient, worn-out processes. It is nearly impossible to implement meaningful improvements because every minor change is strangled by bureaucracy. The organization simply lacks the capability to scale effectively. (They still haven't fully implemented Bussman, who they acquired more than a decade ago) Short-Sighted Leadership: Upper management is entirely hyper-focused on hitting short-term quarterly metrics at all costs, completely sacrificing long-term strategy and sustainable operational health. Subpar Compensation & Benefits: The base salary is hardly competitive with the current market. The benefits package is remarkably weak—health insurance options are disappointing, and you start with a meager two weeks of vacation. Zero Performance Incentive: There is no financial upside for regular engineers. Bonus potential is completely locked away until you reach a "manager of managers" level, leaving the actual individual contributors with no skin in the game. If you are a paper-pusher who thrives in a rigid, stagnant environment, you will love it here. If you want to build the future, go somewhere else.

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Eaton Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns around bureaucracy, compensation, and incentives. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to share more with your local HR team so we can continue improving.
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