Pros
Welcome to Timken. I'm going to give you a problem that has stemmed from an oversight 3 years ago. And I'm probably going to give you lots of different opinions and imperfect data sources. And then I'll ask you to focus in on where the most value is. But don't worry, I'm also going to give you several directions to take and dependable resources team. Those associates and … consultants are going to be tenacious in coming up with creative approaches. Those managers and consultants are going to knock down barriers for you, connect you where you need to be connected, guide, support, direct and re-direct you. The office support staff is going to fix your computer the minute you put in a call or email. You are empowered and accountable but you are not alone. And the best part is you can't fail. Because after all, what all those people are reinforcing is that a Timken never lets another Timken fail.
Cons
Here's how you know you've made it at Timken. The reward for doing a good job is getting a bigger, tougher problem next time. Meaning, you are always solving the easiest problem you will ever solve again. This takes a lot of resilience and active managing of self-expectations to remember that you are not actually getting worse, the problems are just getting harder. So my advice is to remember that. And then take a … second to realize that it would be a lot less fun if the reverse were true. And isn't that precisely why you wanted this job in the first place anyway? It sure was for me.