- Unpaid Overtime: Overtime? Sure thing—but don’t expect to be compensated. Flexible time off is technically “offered,” but it’s only granted with approval, which, unsurprisingly, might not come if there’s even the slightest chance they’ll need you. So go ahead, put in those extra hours!
- Approval-Seeking Culture: Middle management seems more focused on impressing higher-ups than on supporting their teams. Employees working late or burning out are just collateral damage. After all, as long as upper management is pleased, why worry about the team?
- Punitive Feedback: Each misstep becomes a chance for management to point fingers and question your competence, often with subtle hints about your future at the company—or even how they might talk about you for future reference.
- Micromanagement: Even with everyone sticking to the five-day on-site policy, management feels compelled to monitor every working hour. Upper management regularly does desk rounds, and an occasional absence is enough to make a lasting impression—one that can even show up in your performance review.
To summarize, RUN!
