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      Avoid This Company! - Senior CHEMIST Arkema Employee Review

      1.0
      Sep 8, 2008
      Senior chemist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, although the pay is mediocre. This company is good place to start a career. Just don't count on being a lifer.

      Cons

      Nepotism that favors French employees, little chance for Americans to advance far. Working for the company is like being in a Blade Runner movie. They are downsizing the company on the backs of the senior employees. Those over 55 got paid off in the form of packages to avoid age discrimination lawsuits. Those 40-55 are being fired on a routine basis on trumped-up charges, so the company can avoid paying severance and unemployment. The work environment is truly stressful.

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      5.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      Chemist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people Great opportunities Willing to give more responsibility/grow Good work life balance while also still having good drive at work

      Cons

      Not a lot of cons, everyone is very understanding and the small office could be a downside for resources, but personally did not find that to be an issue

      3.0
      May 23, 2026
      Sr. research scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Site Culture Global specialty materials strategy has proven to be quite good

      Cons

      Resource constraints. But this is quite common in chemicals/specialty materials these days from what I hear.

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