In Dec 23 the company entered a currency swap agreement with the euro and yen.this lowers risk exposure to currency fluctuation.the usual minimum term for these agreements is 10 years,however waters only entered a 3 year agreement.does this mean they... — read more
Should I be worried?
I left a good job to join Waters in January because the pay was better. Now, with all this ongoing talk about layoffs, I’m starting to wonder if I made a huge mistake. I didn’t burn any bridges, but I’ve already been replaced at my old company. I... — read more
I, for one, am looking forward to being RIFed
I’ve been frustrated with my job here, and with the way things are going, I expect it’ll only get worse. I’m a bit of a chicken, so I’ve been too afraid to leave on my own. The job market is rough, and I’m not someone who’s great at networking, being... — read more
Layoffs hit Thermo already, Coming soon to Waters?
My bet is on Wyatt across the board. Whats yours?
Future plans looking bleak indeed
Waters master plan. Reviewers will be a thing of the past, boxers will be replaced by automatic boxing machines. Also new ideas being put forward for a continuous flow of mobile to be supplied to test systems. Operators will soon be tied down to... — read more
We all know what's coming
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?