Toxic management and poor work-life balance - Consultant Mercer Employee Review

1.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

no pros i can think of

Cons

politics incapable managers - dont guide, ask reportees to work on weekends and public holidays, play blame games (most managers are like this), don't know how to talk to others no work life balance no clear guidance and direction no proper induction or trainings leaves only on papers unrealistic expectations too much favourism

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Remote flexibility, which is nice.

Cons

You will not get a raise and if you do, it'll be 1%. Managers will not help you with escalating issues, you're on your own. It'll be blamed on you. You'll work so much overtime you won't have a social life.

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