Dow Chemical Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Dow sucks, especially in RINGWOOD, ILLINOIS. I quit that place because of all the horrible bosses. I would never recommend that place to anybody. You might as well be a slave if you work in Ringwood. It is very, very dangerous and should be closed forever."

"I wroked at Dow Chemical in Ringwood, Illinois. The plant manager was horrible. He was always being nosy and trying to get people to quit their jobs in order for the plant to appear safer than it really was. I quit because I had enough of that threatening stuff. The plant manager a micro manager and he made a huge deal if I had my safety glasses on my forehead and I was not actually working on anything. Ringwood is loaded with crazy busybodies that have no people skills. I never got hurt and if anything I was the best operator they had, but instead of getting a pat on the back or a "job well done" it was more bickering about stupid things that did not matter. I would recommend that if you are a person looking to work hard and feel good about your job, then do not go for Dow Chemical or any big corporation. You will find idiots who will try to micromanage everything you do. Find a smaller business that supports hard work and doing things the right way. My point is the expression "work smarter not harder" applies to Dow Chemical. I never cared for that saying because it implies that working hard in stupid. I believe it is ok to get hurt at work for the sake of feeling like you did a good job at the end of the day. When I sweat and move around and perhaps get banged up a little I feel a sense of accomplishment. This is important to me and that is why I quit. The plant manager and these other softies that work in these big companies have forgotten. I urge anyone who feels like they are a slave to these morons to quit and work the way you are meant to. Now when I go home I feel happy and beer tastes much better at the end of the day. I have nothing good to say about Dow Chemical unless you are interested in just going to work with no direction. Thank you for reading."

"I have worked for Dow for 15 years. I am very thankful for all that I have learned while at Dow and for the many great people that I have been fortunate enough to work with. Throughout my career I have heard of stories of when Dow was employee focused but over the years Dow has gradually moved away from this and especially over the past 5 years. They appear to have a good path forward from a profitability perspective but they need to focus internally and appreciate the value that they have in the many employees that have helped to make them profitable."

"I've worked Dow Chemical Company for 1 year. The work environment is good and the company treats their employees well. However, there is too much bureaucracy to get your work done and puts too much work on one person."

"I've worked for Dow Chemical for three years as a co-op in their Saginaw, MI location working on the NEA program. It's an awesome place to work and the people are fantastic - I can't say enough about them. My team lead couldn't be better and they are a strong advocate for school, coming first before work."

"Worked for two years and got layed off due to reorganization."

"I have not worked for Dow long but it is not for me. Dow has a lot of resources but to do your job it takes way too much to do simple tasks. You cannot change anything in this company. Has terrible middle management and just ok benefits in my opinion. Pay is not bad though. I would not recommend anyone that actually likes to be a problem solver or thinker. If you like square peg, square hole and little cog in the big machine then Dow Chemical is your company."

"Chicago, IL, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio."

"I have been working with Dow Chemical Material Institute since last 2 years and its a wonderful exposure to a wide variety of scientific challenges."

"Hardcore chemical research"

What do you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"A wonderful exposure to a wide variety of scientific challenges"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This is one of the greatest American industrial giants. Expectations will be high."

What don't you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"The enormity of our company presents challenges to being recognized"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Develop/mentor employees in the interest of developing a culture of teamwork and cooperation."

"Frustrating"

What do you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"I like the freedom I have to plan and execute my projects."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Being able to work in a large company and dealing with management is a key characteristic."

What don't you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"There are too many hoops to jump through to please the site leader and execute my job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management needs to open their mind to a more relaxed workplace and allow work to be completed without all of the interruptions."

"Dow is very large, but they have not done wrong by me."

What do you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"I have had a lot of freedom and decision making authority"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"All in all, it is a good company to work for. Go in prepared, Dow uses a formed scripted for interiews for consistency and fairness."

What don't you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"It is very large and it can be hard to move up. It is very easy to be nitched."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Allow the company's vision to be longer than 1 year. Too much internal churn of people moving around at the same level."

"Highly professional organization with clear strategies for success"

What do you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"Excellent organizational structure, breadth of product offering and ethical values"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Coat and tie since this is a relatively formal company"

What don't you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"Somewhat complicated matrix structure with perhaps more management presentations than are really needed"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Flatten the organization, fewer top down decisions and more relaxed environment"

What do you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"I enjoy the work I do, the work atmosphere, and the people I work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Always be honest and be open to a diverse working environment."

What don't you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"I worry about the physical environment due to the chemicals we work with and around."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Please try to keep the pay and benefits up with the market."

"great pay"

What do you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"The pay was great and afforded me and my family wonderful vacations"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"No I do not have any tips for others interviewing with this company"

What don't you like about working at Dow Chemical?

"The shift was a 7 & 2 schedule which was not a healthy schedule for me"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Being that I do not know and understand the management yet, I have no suggestions"