Politics galore and a systemic lack of focus on not treating people like units of production - Engineer UL Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Oct 8, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Decent pay - Plenty of work - Interaction with clients - Peers are invested in your development - Better than bad

Cons

- Watched the movie office space, and then realized it was literally the same. - Positive/negative experience varies wildly between departments/groups - Couldn't retain younger staff to save their lives - Can't see past this month's revenue - Management is constantly running around with their hair on fire because their section didn't meet goals that management set without acknowledging the market or the revenue capacity of those in their charge - Revenue as the only metric of growth, and they refuse to look at anything else - "Trail by fire" as a training policy - Management treats training new staff like a new years resolution. Encourage it until they feel good about themselves, and then demand that more experienced engineers get back to producing revenue, leaving new staff drowning in the deep end - Management will listen to complaints, but turn into yes-men as soon as anyone higher up the ladder disagrees - Incredibly strong silo mentality between groups despite having the motto "One UL" - Tolerate abusive management and politics - Have built a new lobby, cafeteria, and road, and have spent millions of dollars hosting Golf tournaments instead of updating 50 year old labs, backing the retirement plan, or investing in the staff

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Pros

Great work life balance and team.

Cons

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong brand reputation and credibility in the marketplace. Excellent opportunity to gain experience in sales, compliance, testing, certification, and regulatory industries. Friendly, knowledgeable, and collaborative colleagues who are willing to help each other succeed. Good work-life balance compared to many sales organizations. Stable business with diverse industries and customers. Professional development opportunities and exposure to complex customer challenges.

Cons

Typical large-company bureaucracy can slow decision-making and execution. Internal processes and approvals may require patience and persistence. Organizational complexity can sometimes create challenges when navigating cross-functional initiatives. Career progression may occasionally depend on understanding and adapting to corporate dynamics.

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