condescending, toxic, cult like culture - Anonymous employee simplehuman Employee Review

1.0
Jun 6, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Gym activities during lunch break, but if you’re not one of the “favorites” or a so-called “top performer,” people judge you for going.

Cons

The vibe here is just plain toxic. Management talks down to people like you should be grateful just to have a job. It’s super cliquey with total cult vibes. No one actually wants feedback unless it’s praise. If you don’t blindly agree, you’re suddenly “not a team player.” Forget about growth. There’s zero path forward. When they say it’s a “flat org,” that’s just code for “no promotions, no career progression, ever.” They push this fake startup hustle culture, basically a nice way of saying you should work longer hours and never complain. Office politics are intense. If you’re looking for respect, career growth, or a healthy work culture, look somewhere else.

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

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