ABC is a disorganized mess. The company tackled too many initiatives at once without the resources to support successful implementation. This resulted in delays, confusion, and multiple rounds of rework across the organization. The company is now scrambling to find talent to tidy up the mess with mixed results and a high price tag.
The company claims to have a strong culture, open-door policy, and healthy “work-life balance” but does not follow through in practice. Many employees are overwhelmed with unrealistic workloads, inadequate staffing, and constantly shifting deadlines. Over the last few months, people have left en-masse in both offices. Those that remain are expected to absorb the work at the same pace and with a significantly higher level of quality.
Concerns about employee welfare are heard by leadership but dismissed and reframed as a growth opportunity. Don’t get me wrong. I signed up for a challenge when I joined ABC’s “start-up like” culture. I was prepared for long hours, multiple challenging projects, and aggressive deadlines to help the organization move towards a better future. However, I did not expect the company to continuously “reset” due to poor planning, lack of resources, and half-baked execution of multiple significant projects. Imagine climbing a mountain without proper equipment only to find a taller mountain ahead of you when you finally
reach the top. The imagine being told you need to climb the next mountain in half the time while juggling hand grenades.
honestly, it pains me to have to write this review. I was optimistic when I started at ABC. The C-suite is incredibly talented, approachable, reasonable, and genuinely seems invested in their employees. I loved the challenge it presented and the collaborative team environment. ABC has all the pieces necessary to be an incredible place to work. I sincerely hope the company recognizes the need for change before the cycle begins again.
