Unprofessional and Dysfunctional Work Environment
Pros
- Parties and a cool looking office, however a smattering of parties can’t make up for a dysfunctional day-to-day work environment. - Cheaper cost of living in the area - They upgrade computer equipment every three years
Cons
- No processes or procedures. Any that do exist are routinely ignored at the whim of upper management, which leads to a high stress, high burn out environment. - Verbal abuse from a colleague is tolerated. They also tolerate symbolic violence in the office. Throwing a chair because you’re angry is unprofessional. - Don’t respect the boundaries of personal and professional life. I was told on many occasions you should always be thinking about work. The unspoken expectation is that Red Square comes first in your life. - No path for employee growth. Promotions are rare, and there is very little in the way of professional training. Mentors are something you have to find elsewhere. - Hard work is rewarded with more work. And it’s constant grind it out type work. - Inconsistent bonuses and raises. - The clients rule and there is a pervasive culture of fear of the client. You’re treated more as a vendor than a partner by the client. “Just do what I say” sums it up. - Upper management is unresponsive to employee concerns. They’ll tell you they will take care of something and never do. - Job security seems worse than typical. - Total lack of transparency. Management maintains a culture of secrecy.