Toxic culture, Poor Management, Minimal comradery - Anonymous employee AbbVie Employee Review

1.0
Apr 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible working location, although the expectation is to work long hours. Some very intelligent people to learn from; unfortunately unless they are within the favoritism circle they are overlooked for promotion.

Cons

They preach culture, but this really falls flat. Long hours and a strong nepotistic culture - unless you are favorited by management, then there is zero room for career development. They say they champion diversity, but it is not enacted upon - as demonstrated by the people working there. Definitely not a great place to work.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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