BASF reviews

Strata system - A promotion is not a true promotion. Most of the time it is just a better title with no additional compensation. Long Term Incentives - Only available to a few people. Positions that are Director-level at similar companies are only Manager-level at BASF and ineligible for long term incentives. Can result in substantial pay differences between BASF and non-BASF positions. Limited promotion opportunities. Poor bonuses Middle of the pack financial performance when compared to other large chemical companies. Raises are generally lower than those at other companies. Typically 2 to 2.5% a year as compared to 3% to 4% a year at other large companies. "Diversity" is just another way of saying we hire and promote white women. Limited focus on racial ethnic diversity in managerial positions.

* Very nepotistic, although this may not be different from any other company. Future upper management selected very early on in their careers; they will get mentorship opportunities that you will not. * Related to the above point, temper your career expectations. This is a good place to stay for many years while bringing in a consistent, solid paycheck. The level of nepotism and foreign delegates who come to the US and occupy management spots mean you are not likely to see much upward growth, as others who have been hand picked as "future leaders" will occupy those spots. Sometimes, they won't even interview for them. * Generally does not (monetarily) value technical expertise. You will not be "highly" compensated unless you are a manager type and every young engineer (especially PDPs) wants to be an SVP one day, so good luck * Early career engineers generally pressured to stay technical by the very people who did not stay technical for obvious reasons (compensation, upward opportunities), and it will be at the young professional's expense but the managers' benefit