Pros
none, gave it 1 star cause 0 ain't possible ðŸ˜
Cons
-Environment: Management runs this place like a School. with some seriously ridiculous rules. Ever stuck next to a busted bathroom with no AC? Tough luck, You're not allowed to reallocate, if you do? you get "punished". and forget about taking a smoke or coffee break without getting caught (those are managed too). Break any of these rules and you'll find yourself getting yelled at by the "school principal" AKA management. -Culture: The company completely lacks a sense of culture. It seems like they don't even understand the concept. They hire anyone they can get their hands on, without considering how they fit into the company. This results in a very mixed and messy environment, with no shared values or cohesion. The atmosphere is chaotic and disorganized, making it hard to find any sense of community or belonging. -Building: The building housing the company resembles an old dungeon, it's very run down. The bathrooms are constantly broken and dirty, resulting in a really bad smell. roaches appear around the desks if you stay late at the office and from the bathroom vents. The office environment is extremely depressing, with uncomfortable chairs adding to the discomfort. Plus, the laptops they provide are old and slow, which only adds to the frustration. -Company *ethic*: Terminations are very common and often happen without any notice. One day you're working normally, and the next thing you know you're jobless. the company has terrible business ethics with clients. They hire juniors and present them as experienced seniors, expecting you to deliver at that level. If you can't meet these expectations, it negatively impacts your yearly raise. Managers don't know what you do or work on, they don't even care, your annual raise is based on how they feel about you personally. This creates a high-pressure environment where you're constantly worried about job security or facing unfair evaluations. so there's no win. -Micromanagement: Managers micromanage every detail of your office behavior, including coffee and smoke breaks, who you socialize with, and even whether you moved your seat without permission. They also make team leads monitor your arrival and departure times, count the number of smoke breaks you take and control who you socialize with even during break hours. However, they don’t oversee your actual work tasks or "manage" it. If you encounter any problems or have concerns, management won’t address them. They also claim your successes as their own while attributing their own shortcomings to you. -HR: HR in the company are some of the most hypocritical individuals you’ll encounter. Their primary role seems to be protecting upper management and covering up their shortcomings. If you seek assistance, be prepared to be gaslighted and have your concerns ignored and in some cases, laughed at. Also, you’ll be reported to management as a troublemaker. -Treatment: The treatment you’ll receive at this company is harsh, sometimes worse than what you'd expect in the toughest environments. Even if the client appreciates and praises you, it won't matter if you’re not in the good graces of management, so don’t waste your energy trying. being on time is a must; being just five minutes late can result to severe problems that won’t be forgotten till the day you leave. Working overtime? Expect nothing more than a quick acknowledgment and a reminder not to be late the next day. If the manager is in a bad mood, you might find yourself on the receiving end of unjust criticism and yelling, NOT privately, in a place where other peers can see and hear you being humiliated, regardless of whether you did anything wrong. The managers are rude and disrespectful, sometimes even resorting to name calling. If you choose to speak up, be prepared to face consequences, as you risk being *blacklisted* till the day you leave. -Quitting process: The quitting process is extremely humiliating if you’re on "bad terms" with management. They will treat you rudely and make it a challenging experience, and once it’s over, they will literally kick you out of the building. If you’re blacklisted, your one-month notice might be reduced to remote work because they don’t want to see you in person, and the only way to get in the company is by asking permission. otherwise, you will be kicked out, and they could even dismiss you two weeks early just to get rid of you. -Experience: The experience you gain will largely depend on the client you're assigned to. If you're lucky, you might work with a client from whom you can learn and grow. However, the work can become repetitive, and opportunities for learning and development will stop. If you're unlucky, you will be stuck doing donkey work throughout your career, if you choose to stay. Overall, as a designer, the potential for significant growth and learning in this place is limited. This is just a glimpse of what’s going on there. I’m not sure how this place is still operational, but if things don’t change, they likely won’t be around for much longer. and thats for the best.