A deeply toxic, discriminatory and nepotistic culture — ABB Greece is rotting from within
Pros
ABB's global name might open doors elsewhere. A few isolated professionals still try to hold on to their integrity — they deserve better.
Cons
ABB Greece is a breeding ground for toxicity, nepotism, and discrimination. Managers protect their inner circle of friends, relatives, and romantic partners. Promotions and positions are based on connections, not competence. I have personally witnessed and experienced discrimination based on health status, sexual orientation, and nationality. Jokes about serious illnesses, mocking of non-heteronormative individuals, and passive-aggressive exclusion of foreign colleagues are commonplace — and never addressed. Employees who speak up are either gaslighted or pushed out. Abusive behavior is swept under the rug. HR fails to protect the victim and often shields the aggressors. Despite all the nice words about “employee support” and “respect,” the company culture in Greece is driven by fear, gossip, and hypocrisy. Talented people leave every week. Those who remain are either stuck, afraid, or part of the problem.
