Sigh. Did I mention this place is like a family?
There's no denying they know business, but they're not great with people. There is constant, conflicting information swirling around about the simplest things like sick day policies. You'll rely on the grapevine for information because that's where you'll get the most honest report on how you're doing and what the company plans on working on next. A collegial atmosphere can quickly feel like middle school. A recent hire was lauded as a great choice because they "wasted so much time trying to find a decent woman of color."
Get ready for paranoia, tantrums, and tense meetings that feel more like staring contests. You'll have a sense of what seems like flexibility, where you're producing like crazy one day and fired the next. Beware of coworkers masquerading as management, who are so obsessed with their own sense of self-righteousness, they will stoop to base machinations like spying and harassment to get their own way. Productivity is based not on how much you get done each day, but rather how much time you spend physically at your desk. And I hope you like your desk chair, because you'll be in it until 6 pm each and every Friday.
