Stay far away - Anonymous employee Northrop Grumman Employee Review

1.0
Feb 26, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and some good programs, but that’s not worth putting up with all the other headaches that come with a job at Northrop Grumman.

Cons

Work/life balance is nonexistent. The corporate team micromanages everyone. Having your own creative ideas is looked down upon. The people that thrive are the ones that sit with their heads down and do just as they’re told. Tools and access needed in order to effectively do your job are not provided. If you are below the director level your opinion and input doesn’t matter. Short, sometimes impossible, deadlines are constantly expected to be met. Team morale is the lowest I’ve ever seen in any company I have worked for. Fosters a “dog eat dog” culture. It’s impossible to move up unless your management is willing to fight extensively for your career growth.

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Cons

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