Engineer - Engineer Jabil Employee Review

1.0
Jan 5, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free popcorn on Fridays (whoop-de-doo) Occasional inexpensive employee events (Tiger Opening Day, Halloween party) If you're friends with a manager, you can get hired for just about any job - usually some type of supervisor - with zero experience and you can be practically brain-dead. Great opportunity for people with no other career options. Great place to get experience right out of college for a year or two - but then you better bail out! Let yourself be used and abused for a couple of years (trial by fire) and then take that experience, the cache' of the Jabil name, and go get a job at a reputable company paying 25% more than Jabil.

Cons

As soooo many other people have posted - this is SUCH a good ol' boys club! It's truly about who you know not what your qualifications are, for getting hired or promoted. It's a little disgusting. Unless you're ready to kiss the butts of some of the managers and fawn all over them, you'll never get ahead. During my time here, I've had no opportunities for promotion, but I've seen plenty of butt-kissers get promoted. The problem is that I know my field and Jabil doesn't want people who know their field - they want people who suck up. Pay has been below market, but Jabil takes advantage of their "big name" to pay less than the going rate, and the economy's too good right now to work for a company that's as cheap as Jabil when you can get a job paying way more just about anyplace. Training is non-existent. Don't believe the "work hard, play hard" nonsense managers spout. Maybe that was Jabil 25 years ago, but it doesn't reflect today's reality. Today's reality is "work hard, then work harder, then get laid off."

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2.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

1. Compensation is generally fair for the workload and industry standards, providing employees with stable income opportunities and overtime potential. 2. The company maintains strong operational output and has the ability to consistently meet demanding production goals and customer expectations. 3. Employees gain valuable hands-on manufacturing, logistics, and production experience that can strengthen long-term career growth in industrial and technical fields. 4. The workplace encourages efficiency, adaptability, and productivity, helping employees develop strong time-management and problem-solving skills. 5. Working for a globally recognized manufacturer can provide resume credibility and exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and processes.

Cons

1. Employees may experience excessive pressure to meet production quotas and performance expectations, which can negatively affect morale and overall job satisfaction. 2. The workload and pace can create elevated stress levels, particularly during high-demand production periods, leading to fatigue and reduced workplace motivation. 3. Employees who exceed production goals or consistently perform at a high level may feel underappreciated due to limited acknowledgment or positive reinforcement from leadership. 4. Some employees perceive unequal treatment or possible age-related bias in workplace interactions and advancement opportunities. 5. Internal communication and teamwork may be negatively impacted by gossip, favoritism, or coworkers acting in self-interest rather than collaboratively. 6. Some supervisory staff or team leads may contribute to workplace tension through inconsistent communication, lack of transparency, or unprofessional behavior. While Jabil offers strong production opportunities and industry experience, some employees have expressed concerns regarding workplace culture, leadership professionalism, and communication practices. Reports of negative discussions about employees within leadership environments, along with concerns about fairness and inclusivity toward LATAM employees, may contribute to decreased morale and trust if not proactively addressed. Strengthening accountability, communication standards, and inclusion efforts could help improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture overall.

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