Worked under a "Leader" who has been with the company for over 20 years. It felt more like being managed by someone who simply knows how to boss you around, without offering guidance or support to help you succeed. I often found myself confused about what she actually contributed to the Company, aside from constantly complaining about having no leads and threatening to let me go, rather than fostering a productive or motivating environment. I frequently had to chase down approvals and send multiple daily reminders for tasks or decisions, which slowed down my ability to perform efficiently. I have never had to do this with any of my prior bosses.
The tone used when speaking to me was often disrespectful, and it wasn’t just my observation, others in the office noted it as well. I was initially told I would need to be in the office once a week, but that expectation was later changed to three days without prior discussion or agreement. I often felt accused or doubted, with phrases like “you said this” or “you said that” being used in a way that questioned my honesty and professionalism. When I was going through personal hardships, including the loss of a friend and a serious illness in my family, I was told to “leave it at the door". A lack of empathy that was particularly striking, especially given how I was treated when the situation was reversed. I accepted a lower salary with the understanding I would support sales efforts and receive a percentage of the revenue generated, but this arrangement was never spoken about once i started my position. I also experienced what I would describe as consistent undermining of my efforts, which created a toxic and demoralizing environment. Lastly, there is a lack of company culture and the issues of favoritism that can create an unbalanced and demotivating environment.
