A Dead End - Product Manager ZEISS Group Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very slow moving, so you have a great work-life balance

Cons

Truly horrendous working culture, German colleagues are totally unchecked don't do much and are eager to rely on bureaucracy. Out of touch management with no checks and balances, truly a top down organization Teams are super siloed Pay is so extremely low Near zero room for career growth Palpable ageismThe work culture here is truly horrendous. My German colleagues are unchecked and don't contribute much, relying heavily on bureaucracy. The management is out of touch and there are no checks and balances. It's a top-down organization, with teams being super siloed. The pay is extremely low, and there's almost no room for career growth. Ageism is also a big problem here.

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ZEISS Group Response
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Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your negative experience and take your points seriously. We’re continuously working to improve our culture, communication, and opportunities for our team. Wishing you all the best for your future career. Team ZEISS

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