I strongly disliked my experience in the brand department
Pros
- They paid on time
Cons
- It felt to me like there was little trust between the team and leadership. I sometimes sensed that leadership viewed roles as easily replaceable, which made the environment feel distracting and stressful for me. My contributions often didn’t feel valued, even when they met the expectations I was given. I also felt that expectations weren’t always consistent, and I noticed them shift without clear explanation. - In my experience, direction and feedback often felt vague, while smaller details received a lot of focus. For me, this created unnecessary stress and slowed down my work. - In my view, brand leadership didn’t seem to consistently prioritize the brand’s stated values, especially around supporting the happiness and well-being of employees. - In my observation, rules within the department seemed to be applied differently depending on the person or situation, particularly around WFH guidelines. - Overall, I don’t feel the experience enriched me professionally or personally. Looking back, the role wasn’t a good fit for me, and I regret taking it.