I was a top performer but never advanced - Management Trainee Penske Employee Review

I’m warning you, do not take a job offer as a Management Trainee with Penske. You’ll regret it like I did. Upper management is a clique. They’ll act nice to your face but will talk about you behind your back. If one of them doesn’t like something about you or your personality, you’re gone. Promotions are based on how much they like you, don’t listen to their drivel about “promoting based on talent” As a Management Trainee you are constantly talked down to and treated poorly. Managers everywhere to micromanage the life out of you. There’s more managers than regular employees. If your manager is an inconsiderate, insulting bully like mine was and you complain about their lack of professionalism and decency to upper management, upper management will always side with your manager and you’ll be labeled a problem employee. I’m honestly trying to warn you to stay away from this company. If you’re less than 3 years out of college and looking for a Trainee Program, try Enterprise or Core & Main. They’re much better than this garbage. All in all, Penske is one of the most uncaring, unprofessional, greedy companies that I have worked for and I would never recommend anyone with an ounce of self respect to endure the punishment of employment at this company.