My experience at Dow was unfortunately not as positive as I had hoped. While the company advertises its Design Your Day policy, which promises flexibility for employees to choose where they work, my experience felt contradictory. Despite excelling in my role, I was removed from the company and my position was moved to Mumbai, seemingly due to my choice to work from home more often than the office. It was especially disheartening that this happened while I was becoming a mother—something the company appeared indifferent to.
What added to the disappointment was that other employees whose roles were relocated were offered new positions within the company, but I was not. It felt like a double standard that punished flexibility and life circumstances.
Furthermore, the company’s culture seems to undervalue performance in favor of office presence. Even if you perform exceptionally well, it doesn’t seem to matter unless you’re physically present in the office. On the other hand, individuals who regularly come in but underperform are still given promotions and managerial positions. This creates a perception of favoritism and undermines meritocracy, making it hard to see Dow as a sustainable or rewarding place to grow a career.
Dow has potential, but its lack of inclusivity, support for employees during key life changes, and reliance on office politics over performance raises serious concerns about its leadership and culture.
