Career advancement opportunities are very limited, particularly for those not closely aligned with leadership. Over my six years with the company, I repeatedly asked about promotion pathways or a defined career ladder with clear prerequisites, but these were never clearly established. Feedback was non-existent which made it difficult to understand how to progress other than gaining "time in the chair".
Management and leadership are non confrontational "yes-men" who are afraid to say no or make change. Most people who have been there a long time have no drive or furthered their education, making them a bad resource as a learning opportunity and will hinder your own professional growth.
Professional development efforts, such as earning certifications or pursuing a degree, do not translate into meaningful advancement or compensation increases. Additionally, there can be a perception that early-career employees are not always taken as seriously as more tenured staff, which may impact growth opportunities.
Overall, there has been limited visible change over time. This environment may be better suited for individuals seeking stability rather than growth or advancement. As many are in the back half of their career and won't fight for you to advance.
