Q&A With Eaton Employees
When you join Eaton, not only will you enjoy competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities, you’ll become part of a diverse organization that’s tackling some of the toughest challenges on the planet. Learn more about our culture, what we value and how we reward our employees.
How employees describe working at Eaton
That was a long time ago, but learning about the job and realizing I had an opportunity to be part in building a successful team.
Inclusive, learner, listen to the field requirement
Review from Sales Dept
DEI based hiring and promotion metrics pushed by HR. Constant DEI communications and events. Massive push to move IT and Finance to India -- not out-sourced, just situated in India under the guise of better follow the sun support.
Good Work Life Balance & Culture
Great company with a culture that is outstanding. They write the playbook on how to do business right.
What it's like to work at Eaton
- Eaton employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Eaton report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Eaton have 2 meetings
- 80% of Eaton employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Eaton employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 40% of Eaton employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Eaton employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 64% of Eaton employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Eaton Employees
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How's the work life balance at Eaton?
There is no work life balance. Unless you count coming home and going to sleep a life.
With a 17% below profit margin for my plant and occurring bad quality at its highest and a very bad safety and with a 10 hrs days plus 8 Saturdays, I can say we do not have a life/work balance.
On a scale of 1-10, a 7.5
What do you wish you knew before starting at Eaton?
If you are going to manage ask to meet some of the staff or the outgoing manager.
How toxic it was going to be.
does management know what there doing
How often do employees get raises at Eaton?
rarely
Once a year at most and thats just a 2% percent do to cost of living
once a year but very little
What's the best part of your job at Eaton?
manufacturing
break and lunch
It was working with my immediate boss
What is the best perk or benefit that Eaton offers?
401K matching
extra week vacation through your insurance
How are the dental insurance options at Eaton?
ok
ok
How hard is it to get promoted at Eaton?
Very difficult
very difficult have to have basket weaving degree
What benefits does Eaton provide?
fair
health benefits about it
What's the interview process like at Eaton?
Met with hr and department manager
no real questions just some none essential questions.
What is the dress code at Eaton?
Top Employee Response
PPE in on the shop floor
too relaxed
What is the PTO policy at Eaton?
good
6 and 7 days every weak is not worth the $
How secure do you feel at your job at Eaton?
Top Employee Response
Not very secure
I felt very secure, hated leaving but I left when my bosses left/got promoted
How's the feedback proccess at Eaton?
Top Employee Response
Open door
not very good
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Eaton?
get to know someone like in managment
Interview well and intelligently... dress for success...if female, not too much perfume or club make-up, conservative &modern-pretty hair style, no visible tats.
How flexible is your work schedule at Eaton?
no have to do a bunch of paper work to change your schedule
Hours are standard but I was able to telework
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Eaton?
You can text and talk over the phone that’s about it. You go to work, come home and sleep just to wake up and do it all over again.
Hmmm, scale 1-10 witg 10 being most difficult.....a 6.5
What is the daily attire at Eaton?
business casual
Is it possible to switch teams at Eaton? If so, what is the process?
apply through internal eaton jobs
How are the healthcare options at Eaton?
Awesome
What are your coworkers at Eaton like?
Nice
How do you feel about Eaton's future?
Good
What makes you the most proud about working at Eaton?
The people
What perk or benefit should Eaton have?
Mental health insurance
Does Eaton drug test or do a background check?
yes
How can I get hired at Eaton as a recent grad?
know someone








