Great name on your resume, just don't stay too long or you won't know how to work in the rest of the world - Associate Marketing Manager General Mills Employee Review

3.0
5 Jul 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Great general management experience -many 1st/2nd position brands to work on -potential for international experience -pays better than most other Minneapolis companies

Cons

-Work life balance not what it used to be -Very large Marketing backlog - 4-5 years plus before you are promoted to MM and the first MM jobs often don't have direct reports, PNL management. -Cliquey - you either fit the culture or you don't

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5.0
17 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, many people fully remote or hybrid

Cons

Layoffs are often and if you don’t move quickly you get caught up in them

4.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great culture and truly amazing coworkers. Strong company history of success with iconic brands.

Cons

The company is going through a super tough season. Lots of jobs being moved offshore and it feels like nonstop restructuring / job loss. Job security feels very tenuous and morale is low.

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