- Micromanagement at every level: Everything from emails to access logs was tracked and used against you, creating a constant sense of surveillance and fear.
- No room for autonomy or real collaboration: You were expected to work independently but received no meaningful guidance, with all communication monitored and required to be documented.
- Performance grading was overly subjective: Weekly grades were based on unclear, unpublished criteria, often penalizing you for minor mistakes with no opportunity to clarify or improve.
- Zero support or recognition: Manager never provided encouragement or feedback unless it was negative. Praise was practically nonexistent, even after completing complex tasks.
- Fear-driven culture: Asking questions or seeking help was discouraged, creating a toxic environment where mistakes were treated as failures rather than learning opportunities.
- Documentation was weaponized: Every email, access point, and document you interacted with was tracked and scrutinized, making communication feel like a potential liability.
- Constant emotional drain: The work environment felt more like a test than a workplace, with no trust or space to learn and grow without the constant threat of failure.
