Poor Leadership and Lack of HR Support - Anonymous employee IonQ Employee Review

During my time at IonQ, I took proactive steps to advocate for myself and address some concerns I had regarding the work environment. Unfortunately, instead of being heard or supported, I was met with unfair treatment and severe consequences. What made the situation even more frustrating was learning later on that my manager had a history of similar behavior at their previous company. IonQ chose to side with my manager rather than conducting a thorough investigation, which could have included input from multiple witnesses. The lack of accountability from both HR and upper management was disheartening. If you are considering working at IonQ, be prepared to deal with poor leadership and a company that fails to support its employees when they need it most.