Question 1

Do workers at 3M get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
95% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 2

Does 3M pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
91% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 3

At 3M, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
37% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from 3M affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at 3M?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

66% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 7

Do workers at 3M worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 8

Do 3M workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for 3M workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
64% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at 3M?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
93% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 11

Do 3M managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 12

Do jobs at 3M spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
16% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at 3M?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 14

Is a 3M job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Question 15

Is working at 3M good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Question 16

Do people at 3M feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 17

Do people at 3M get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 18

Is it stressful to work at 3M?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 19

Do people at 3M enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 20

Do people at 3M recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 21

Do people get enough training when they start at 3M?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 22

Do people get support to advance at 3M?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 23

Do people think 3M’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 24

Do workers feel well informed about how 3M is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

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Pay

Most people get paid breaks

Most people get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Only some people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Some people are stressed

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