However, I found that professional advancement is often dependent on the rapport with one’s line manager. Emotional connection and social rapport, such as sharing a timely joke, seem to carry more weight than strategic or analytical skills and personal enthusiasm.
There is also a limited amount of training available for professional development. In my three years with the company, I only received one training session, which I believe is insufficient.
I think the limited growth opportunities stem from a weak system for staff development. There's no solid practice for succession planning, and the PDP (Personal Development Plan) review process is largely formal, focused on ticking boxes in Excel rather than engaging in meaningful personal discussions.
If you're considering joining the company with the goal of growing your career, it might be wise to think carefully before accepting the offer