No work life balance - if you work 40 hours/week, you’re lazy; if you work 140 hours in two weeks but managed to not work one weekend, why not. There is no compassion - If you’re sick you’re more likely to hear “great timing” before “ I’m sorry to hear that - feel better soon.” There is no appreciation - you will not hear, “Great job.” or “Thank you for your hard work.” only “There is no comp time even though you worked 65 hours this week.” or “I’m sorry your worked July 4, but you cannot take the holiday at another time.” All history is revisionist - if it worked it was not your idea; if it didn’t it was. You will never be given the credit you deserve and no great idea was ever yours; but you will hear a lot of “I would have done it this way.” Code for do it my way or hear compliants about it later. And to quote the Temptations, “Smiling faces tell lies!” No one is your friend - don’t make that mistake!
