Worst job of my career - Anonymous employee Atlantic BT Employee Review

2.0
10 Aug 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the projects are interesting. You get to work on a variety of different things.

Cons

This was by far the worst job I have ever had. They managed to suck everything I enjoyed about software engineering right out of it. You have to punch a stopwatch all day long to track every second of what you do. If you do not record X billable hours, you get yelled at. If you go over an estimate, you get yelled at. Then you have to go to a variety of meetings that are not billable, so you have to stay late or come over the weekend to make up for time you were doing things you were forced to do! They make a big deal about their fun activities, but knowing you will have to stay late to make up the billable time sucks the fun right out of them.

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5.0
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Pros

They pay reasonably well and allow work from home.

Cons

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2.0
20 Dec 2023
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Pros

The company stands out for its flexibility around employee time-off requests, which is greatly appreciated and contributes positively to work-life balance. Another significant positive is the strong team spirit; colleagues are supportive and consistently collaborate, creating a healthy team environment.

Cons

There are several areas where the company could improve: Intensive Oversight: The most prominent issue is the intense focus on monitoring employee activities, down to tracking each minute of the workday. This level of oversight often feels excessive and can be counterproductive. Rigid Management Approach: The management style leans towards being overly detail-oriented, sometimes focusing on minor aspects that can seem trivial. This approach can lead to a feeling of constant scrutiny. Inconsistent Directions and Processes: The lack of clear and consistent processes leads to frequent changes in directives, contributing to confusion and inefficiency in workflow. Limited Growth Opportunities: The company’s support for professional growth and development is limited. Compensation and Rewards: The current compensation structure, including the approach to wage increases and the absence of bonuses, does not align well with industry standards or the current economic context.

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