Very few eggs in too many baskets - Anonymous employee Eaton Employee Review

1.0
27 Apr 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

People work hard A lot of locations throughout the US if you love to relocate You can move up the ladder very quickly if you are willing to relocate

Cons

Their sales have been dropping over the last few years, and they are trying their best to make it up by slashing cost everywhere they can. This includes constantly cutting benefits for their employees, delaying raises, hiring freeze after every Q2, Layoff's...(I probably have seen more round of layoffs than merit increases) Very high turnover 401k match vested at the end of each year. New policy to try employees to stay longer.

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Pros

Good work/ life balance overall

Cons

Nothing to complain about currently

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Eaton Response
3mo
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying a great work–life balance at Eaton. Creating a positive and supportive environment for our employees is a top priority, and it’s great to hear that reflected in your experience.
2.0
15 May 2026
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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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