Pluspunten
I worked my way up into 4 different positions at PACCAR, coming in at one of the lowest grade levels. The recognition I received early on from upper level management was fantastic, and if you're a stand out, (i.e. mediocre white man, compliant young woman, or token diversity candidate) you'll feel it in abundance. I can assure you, this is the traditional "lovebombing" phase of any traditionally toxic relationship. That being said, the pros of this period are as follows: Invitations to Leadership Meetings Employee of the Month Nominations Special Work Assignments In-Position Grade Bumps Fast-Track Promotions Chances are, some of this may actually be merit-based, especially if you can save the company money, and work into the LEAN methodology. Although yes, I was objectively a very good and hard worker, the front loading of accolades within my first 3 or so years here should have been a huge red flag. In hindsight, it comes from a place of upper management patronizing women with over-the-top praise to lull them into a false sense of security. Then the worst hits.
Minpunten
Even if it weren't for the trashfire of a COVID-19 response, the façade of PACCAR shows its cracks. I was promoted into a position that I had been handpicked for, and compounded by the shame of "forgoing great exposure", "opportunity", and terrified of being "no longer high performing", I fell victim to the classic PACCAR and narcissist ploy of "Idealize, Devalue, Discard". Enter, the Devalue phase. 40 hours a week? Hilarious. Prepare to work 55-60 at least, with much more during close. Nearly every month end for a year I worked from 7AM to 9PM, and sometimes much later, as was the case in year end, where I worked 90 (yes, ninety) hours of OVERTIME in three weeks. Why go to these lengths? The same reason so many in abusive relationships do the same- small, little movements of the goal posts. First, being left off of meeting invites. Then denied promotions. Suddenly, you're just not showing "enough promise". You need to "work harder". So you do; you ask for feedback, mentor employees, and not one person has anything that you can improve on. You're just not.....enough. This is part of the plan. Your self-esteem will tank, you'll begin second-guessing yourself, terrified to make a mistake. Your performance reviews (full of glowing compliments and vague improvements of "be more analytical") will suffer, marking you from succeeding in future advancements. Middle level management will act dumb to this, relieved that they're not facing the brunt of it. If you work at PACCAR, you'll see so many employees with lengthy tenures. This isn't because of anything positive with the company, but because of this exact phenomenon. The way you evaluate yourself as a professional will be so pathetically skewed, you won't believe you deserve to look anywhere else. ---- If, for some reason, you do choose to accept an offer here, or a promotion, please, PLEASE do not forget your worth. If you are a woman, and think you are valued here, you are unfortunately very wrong- I have been asked on several occasions to separate out "the women", and for random records to be chosen to give raises to, bonuses, etc. Speaking as someone who got out, it is not worth the hassle for just a stupid truck parts company.