"The best part is the people." - Anonymous employee MetLife Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Both current and former employees (more specifically, front-line employees) commonly agree that the best part about this company is the employees.

Cons

The reality that "the best part is the people" is a double-edged sword. Having generally cooperative, collaborative, and positive coworkers makes the work day easier, but it is akin to Mary Poppins saying, "A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down." A deep-rooted patchwork culture permeates the company in the customer user experience, official communications, and representative user experience. The systems/programs in which the customers and employees operate are abysmal at best. This is a common note in many customer reviews of the company. It is common to have a company-wide issue and employees implementing various/inconsistent "workarounds" instead of the company fixing the issue. The best part is that the people make the days bearable in the face of company procrastination.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

I had a toxic manager who micromanaged everything—checking time reports, tracking lunch breaks, and monitoring every minute away from your desk. They often sent multiple emails to communicate a single point because they struggled to communicate clearly. High-visibility projects were consistently given to favorites, while the rest of the team was overlooked. They were also frequently condescending in team huddles and meetings. Based on my experience, they were never taught how to lead people effectively, and I'm genuinely surprised they're still in a management role.

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