The company with the most aweful culture I have worked for - Software Developer UST Employee Review

1.0
May 26, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

- Your entire salary is under payroll, so you got all legal benefits for your full salary (IMSS, INFONAVIT, AFORE, Christmas Bonus). - Free tickets to see Leon Soccer club matches in the city (If you are into that).

Cons

- Too far away from the city. - Unhealthy place to work. - Horrible A/C always turned off or too cold, also the A/C never get proper maintenance. - Managers have zero flexibility, but they expect you have all the flexibility in the world. - Culture of fear - Sales team is fulled with friends of the country manager that do not know how to do the job, so there's there are few opportunities regarding new projects. - Managers tend to tell you entire different thing regarding the outlook of the project, and always tell lies, the hard truth only comes out at the last minute. - Projects without any stability. - No cellphones allowed in some areas, without a valid reason for, exceptions are only made for the managers and his/her friends. - The company do a lot a projects for free with an impossible schedule with the intention to get a new customer, but the projects get burned all the time because of unrealistic due dates. - There are no retention plans, and they don't even care about it. - For what I was told, the only chance you have to get a promotion is to work for the company for 10+ years, and even then is not a guarantee. - Irresponsible sourcing, they offer you a position with a given salary, but once you are there even when they keep his word regarding salary, the put you in a lower postion, and then complain about your rate. - Once you are inside the company, you don't have a choice regarding which project to work in, even if you are in Talent Pool, and there are several openings, HR will command you which one to take, saying that you don't have any option, is either take the one they say or sign your resignation. - Account team make a horrible job, there were at least one year when they didn't made the tax annual statements of employee, even when they have to, and they didn't even let them know, they just give them the required documentation that was even filled wrong. - Employees are not valued as company assets, they are just a gross margin number. - Managers don't know how to keep the moral of the teams up. - There are a lot of bosses in the company, but very few leaders, especially in mid and higher management.

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Pros

Very experienced leadership and clear direction

Cons

Career growth can be slow if people get comfortable

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Pros

Professionalism at work – In many workplaces, people respect your role and time regardless of your background. Direct communication – Managers and coworkers are generally straightforward, making expectations clearer. Less workplace hierarchy – It's often acceptable to share ideas, question decisions respectfully, and speak with senior leaders. Diverse coworkers – You'll work with people from many countries and cultures, broadening your perspective. Learning culture – Employers often encourage continuous learning and adapting to new technologies and skills. Innovation mindset – People are generally open to new ideas and experimentation. Respect for personal choices – Your lifestyle, hobbies, and personal decisions are usually considered your own business. Workplace inclusivity – Most organizations strive to create respectful environments regardless of nationality, gender, or background. Cleaner systems and processes – Rules, documentation, and workflows are often more standardized. Exposure to global standards – The experience you gain is recognized and valued internationally.

Cons

Work can be demanding, especially in fast-paced industries like IT Visa dependence can add stress if you're not a permanent resident or citizen.

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