The work environment is toxic, and management is disorganized. There’s little appreciation for employees, and work-life balance is nonexistent. Upper management prioritizes politics over performance, making it frustrating to get anything done efficiently. The only real perk was having a company truck—everything else made the job more stressful than it was worth. The director overseeing the Meter Services department at the time was never a fan of me, likely due to my potential. Upper management seemed to fear young talent, especially those with strong technical backgrounds like mine in engineering, rather than fostering it. Instead of being encouraged to grow, I constantly faced unnecessary barriers. Work-life balance was nonexistent, stress levels were high, and there was little appreciation for employees. It’s no surprise that the director eventually moved on to the engineering department—perhaps to continue gatekeeping talent there as well. Overall, the experience was disappointing and not worth the frustration.