In a technical community that you are never turned down for asking for help - Senior Research Scientist 3M Employee Review

5.0
Sep 11, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

- One of the few long-established corporations truly strive for technical innovation and refuse to reduce to a commodity business. - Its highly diversified product portfolio contributed to good job security, especially during the late economic downturn. - You can always find someone who is knowledgeable in an area you are interested in. They ALWAYS offer help. I've heard this is not true in many other large companies. - Seminars and classes keep you fresh. - Good compensation and benefits.

Cons

- The downside of diversification is that human and capital resources are stretched thin in some areas. It can be hard to get things done effectively when you don't have a critical mass. - Stability can mean less dynamic, but it is very different from one business section to another.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Teamwork, the crew , good pay,

Cons

Long hours, forced 12hour shifts with no lunch break and over time, average week is 52 to 60 hours , short staffed regularly, management team not engaged on floor, managers with poor attitudes, no breaks. Promotions are based off of favoritism you will get the interview but they already know who they picked.

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