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DismissDow is a chemical producer. They manufacture plastics, chemicals and agricultural products.
dow.com/en-us.htmlRating based on 22 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Dow
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Dow get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
79% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Dow do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Dow workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
92% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Dow workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
90% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Dow?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Dow managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
93% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and January 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
How Dow ranks
Dow ranks joint 20th to work for out of chemical manufacturers.
- 20= Milliken
- 20= Dow
- 22 Industrial Chemicals
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.
Dow job reviews
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Best thing
pay, time off
Worst thing
managers, toxic environment, annualised hours,
Chemical process operator at Dow, November 2020