Pros
- Attractive product that could connect well with US buyers, if executed properly - Most team members are experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely good people - Solid compensation structure and steadily improving benefits
Cons
- Authoritarian environment where all decisions are made by the Chairman in Vietnam - Toxic culture governed by fear and intimidation from the CEO - “Us vs. Them” mentality where American staff is often treated poorly - No delegation of authority, which creates bottlenecks and slows decisions - US staff is often held accountable for poor decisions by Vietnam leadership - Erroneous belief that what established success in Vietnam is work in the US market - Constant changes in direction and flip-flopping of decisions and strategy - CEO is divisive and creates internal factions favoring those who blindly agree - Disagree with the CEO and you will be excluded from future meetings and communications - Constant battles and escalation required for expense reimbursements - Total disregard for work/life balance and quality of life for employees. Late night, early morning, and weekend meetings are common and often come with very little notice. Everything is “URGENT”.