Koch reviews

Koch has given me the opportunity to advance in IT without my having an IT related degree. I have applied the knowledge I have obtained and been given opportunities to advance from individual contributor to manager. Having the freedom to challenge the status quo is happening and expected. We truly do apply the MBM guiding principles in our every day work lives.

I transitioned to Koch Industries after spending years at a 100,000 employee consulting firm. The change is quite dramatic. Now I am directly compensated for the value I produce, not my title or position. I receive training and support from my supervisor instead of the sink or swim approach. I am allowed to pursue the highest profit tasks in my daily work and I am rewarded for seeking out opportunities to share knowledge. I am also rewarded for challenging the status quo whether it be culture or a business process. This was strongly discouraged at the consulting firm. There, if top management didn't think of it, we weren't allowed to pursue it. I enjoy the opportunity to treat my job like a small company. This leads me to consider all my tasks from a profitability standpoint, rather than a checklist. My supervisors have genuinely cared about my success and fulfillment rather than treating me as a burden and easily replaceable asset.