Now it's just a question of how deep the cuts go. I've survived three rounds of this at Waters, and here's what I learned: the early movers land softly, and the ones who wait are left fighting for scraps with hundreds of others. Your network is your... — read more
They won’t be able to micromanage us through turbulent times
If the management style were one of leadership, vision, competence, and the ability to assemble strong teams and delegate tasks effectively - allowing people to play to their strengths - we might have a real chance of coming out on the brighter... — read more
Not a leadership problem
Ticker, Guru, Company .. GURUFOCUS.COM Latest News U.S. Medical Diagnostics & Research WAT Waters Corp (WAT) Faces Lowered Price Target Amid Industry Concerns | WAT Stock News Author's Avatar GuruFocus News 15 hours ago Article's Main... — read more
Microsoft mulls more job cuts, this time focused on managers and non-coders, not just low performers, sources say
https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-mulls-more-job-cuts-managers-non-coders-2025-4
Hanging by a thread
The problem at Waters is incompetent management. Simply getting rid of the useless consultants, useless midlevel managers who don’t know a thing, and most of the leadership team is a good start. Once a great company. It’s now he-l on earth, and it... — read more
Following pledges from Lilly and J&J, Novartis unveils $23B US investment to beef up manufacturing, R&D
https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/following-lilly-and-jj-novartis-unveils-23b-investment-beef-us-manufacturing-rd
There's a rat in the kitchen
Right lads who are the 17 observers that are reporting their friends. 👀
No arbitration agreement in your contract
Hr will lie hr will destroy complaints or use them against you down the line.get yourself a good solicitor.you have the use of the public court system in ireland.do not complain to hr ever they will say we will investigate and then return with we... — read more
About Waters Corp
Waters Corporation is a large traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company. It is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts. As of 2018, the company employs more than 5,000 people. Manufacturing facilities are located in Milford and... — read more
No tariffs if you build products in the USA
It’s that simple
Some advice
Try being more accommodating to motherhood.
When Massachusetts becomes a red state, will we move to California?
Asking for a friend
Another Reorg
Biologics BU created. No more Chemistry sales staff in EU?
THE FULL RUNDOWN ON TARIFFS
multiple countries aimed at lowering tariffs and trade barriers, potentially leading to a more stable and predictable trading environment. Specific to Waters Corporation: Waters Corporation has a significant presence in Wexford, Ireland, and its... — read more
forced to wear too many hats
I was hired for one role and since then I've taken on three other roles, while maintaining that primary role. The training for these roles is nonexistent and I'm worried this balancing act is going to come crashing down. What can I do to improve my... — read more
Stuck in neutral
Seems Waters has been stuck in a neutral gear since Oohdit arrival. Treading water with offhore and ops culling to cover cost of acquisition not adding to top line. What's next?
Toxic positivity has become the new norm
Fake smiles at work while they sc--w us over, and if you vent, you’re the problem
🏃♀️Congratulations to all participants of the Waters Wilmslow Running Festival!
We are proud to be a long-standing sponsor of the event, and every year, our team of runners support The Christie Charity, which provides enhanced services to cancer patients. As more than 5,000 athletes passed by our mass spectrometry headquarters... — read more
What are your motives?
Negative reviews can severely damage the revenue of any company. Bad reviews can reduce the customer's trust and damage the company's reputation. Customers do not like to buy from companies with bad reputations. Many bad reviews are challenging to... — read more
Reality of tariffs
USA is the largest market,pay the tariffs or move back.its not uncertain, it is a reality.its inevitable waters has to manufacture in the US to access the largest market and avoid tariffs.managers are in the same boat as you,don't fall for the bluff... — read more
Woke policies forever or time to wake up?
With everyone now recognizing the new normal, how quickly will leaders accept reality instead of burying their heads in the sand? Time for Hollywood style management and hypocrisy is up.
Tariffs
Are stainless steel tubing for colums included in the tariffs or is it just raw steel?management?
Where do you want to work?
from GlassDoor: Company Company Rating (out of 5) / CEO Approval Rating (%) Agilent 4.0 / 75% Thermo Fisher 3.8 / 72% Danaher 3.8 / 72% Bruker 3.6 / 63% Waters 3.3 / 53%
Total Rewards Statement is BS
What a sleazy trick to rip off U.S. workers: they toss your 401(k) and insurance contributions into your salary to bloat your ‘total compensation.’ It’s a shady, almost fraudulent move that stinks of dishonesty. These practices need to be exposed... — read more
Rules for thee, not for me
Why even bother with asking everyone to come back to office in person when leadership doesn’t even follow them? Many “leaders” preach ‘in-office collaboration’ but barely show up themselves—meanwhile, their pals skip in-person work entirely and get... — read more
Whose brilliant idea was it to source or manufacture products from China?
Crazy tariffs! FAFO. Make in America!
Waters annual Review time
Yes ladies and Gentlemen, it's that time of year again! A complete waste of time. Management have admitted they are only allocated so many top grade performers and that they have to give at least one staff member on their team a lower bonus rating... — read more
Yearly Raise Numbers
Ranking-Proficient Raise- 3% Feel free to post yours as well so we can get a good pool of info on this.