When I find a new job I will be gone. - Senior CTA Merck Employee Review

2.0
Jan 26, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The people there are friendly and easy to work with. The benefits work well but tuition reimbursement is only 90 percent and nothing for books or fees. HR is very secretive so you don't have to worry about if you get paid enough for not. It is easy to play the political game and disregard the supposed corporate ideals. All this so you can find out that you don't get free coffee any more and the 4th lemon slice costs you a nickel. The water coolers no longer have hot water but it is easy to nuke the water since microwaves are right next to them.

Cons

The people all see through the spin of management that they care about you. Which is easy when they know people are underpaid and do nothing. The promotion scheme is very political and so are selections for extra activities like mentoring. The praise is usually behind closed doors and should you mess up everyone is very quick to blame. In fact they would rather spend time finding who is at fault instead of coming up with a solution and moving forward. The work I don't know are seen to mean that you are not very competent. Thank you for your time and support

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