T-Mobile – “Management Candidates Should Vet Carefully”

Pros

Opportunities to work on some very difficult problems that will add to your resume.

Cons

Managers do not have discretion to give raises to their key producing employees without having to hurdle the political barriers.

Belief they can grow the skills needed in the rank and file through coaching and so they under-hire for staff positions. This is why the compensation is lower than average, and management is overworked. The goals and objectives are achieved but at a very high cost of manager burn out, leading to employee dissatisfaction with management.

T-Mobile has a policy of "no references" with the penalty of job loss to any employee caught providing a reference. As a past member of management, this is a difficult hurdle when seeking new employment, when other employers require references and evidence of achievements

Advice to Senior Management

Hire competent and experienced people at market rates. Review your online code of conduct because it interestingly outlines are the internal problems that occur at your company. Not something I would reccomend be advertised.