As in most large companies, local environment at 3M largely defines your opportunity and work climate. - Anonymous employee 3M Employee Review

3.0
Jul 13, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've had overall pretty positive experience with 3M. In research, you're given a lot of schedule flexibility, you feel valued and respected. Yet most research programs are quite short-term, and longer-term opportunities even those with high potential are not appreciated as much.

Cons

Even if you're considered a high potential researcher as I have been throughout most of my 3M career, you have limited opportunities for growth if you're working on longer-term projects.

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Cons

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