Pros
- Traditional structure may suit those who prefer very rigid environments - Some colleagues were friendly and supportive on a personal level - Stable employment with predictable routines
Cons
- Very old‑school company culture — heavily reliant on paper processes, outdated systems, and little modernization - Nepotism and favouritism in hiring and promotions affecting fairness and morale - Leadership team composed almost entirely of white straight British men - Very low pay compared to industry standards - No overtime pay despite extra hours being expected - No real chance of a pay raise — annual increases were around 1%, amounting to only a few pennies - No smartphone provided despite office role requirements - No laptops provided for office roles — I had one in my position, but other critical office roles did not (e.g. engineers/sales/finance) - Excessive micromanagement - Overbearing harassment from leadership, top‑down