U.S. west coast regional manager - Engineering Manager Witco Employee Review

reat Team and Atmosphere: Working at Witco, the team atmosphere was a standout positive. Colleagues were not just coworkers but friends, creating an enjoyable and supportive environment. Dynamic and Stimulating Work: The projects and tasks at Witco were engaging, offering ample opportunity for learning and professional growth. Culture of Collaboration: Despite its challenges, Witco maintained a culture where collaboration and creativity were encouraged, adding to the daily job satisfaction.

Questionable Management Decisions: One of the major downsides of working at Witco was the management style. Often, decisions seemed erratic and poorly thought out, leading to confusion and frustration among team members. Lack of Benefits: Witco did not offer the benefits or perks that are usually expected in similar roles, making it hard to feel fully appreciated for the work done. High Workload: The workload at Witco was consistently excessive, leading to long hours and stress. The amount of work often felt unsustainable and impacted work-life balance. Inconsistent Leadership: The leadership team at Witco was often out of touch with employee needs and the realities of our projects, which led to additional challenges and dissatisfaction.

I have been working at Witco for more than a year already. I am part of a feature team with a dedicated PO and front/back devs. I like the fact that we help each other as a team so we can all grow and meet our targets. I also work on interesting projects which is important for me. I am challenged frequently in order to solve complex problems. Sprints are ambitious but it is ok with a dose of focus and in case it is really impossible to reach the deadline, I can talk to my manager. Tbh, I like the PO working with my team. He always tries to help us and answer our questions. I don’t feel he is on my back but more like he is supportive of me when I need it. To have been in many other companies before, I can say the development process is clean and organized.

One thing I was not very happy about is the number of days I had to be present at the office (3 days). It was changed recently to 2 days at the office, following the whole team request. It feels nice to be heard even if it took a few months to get it