Ally is very slow to adapt and change with the times...an 'old school' company very set in its ways. Questioning why certain job functions are performed, or if there is a better way of doing things, is not really encouraged. This leads to a lot of redundant or low-value-adding tasks in performance of your job, which doesn't exactly lead to a sense of fulfillment or personal accomplishment.
Also, employees aren't necessarily recognized for their accomplishments in any meaningful way. I worked there for over a decade; I always received exemplary reviews from my managers, but it never translated into substantial bonuses or raises. The biggest promotion/raise I received was two years into my tenure, and then my salary struggled to keep up with inflation after that, despite all the additional experience and knowledge I accumulated. I also found out I was passed over for a job that I applied for because of the perceived value of an outside hire (the hiring manager didn't want to miss the opportunity to bring an external applicant into the company; to me this implied that they assumed after 10+ years I would always be around and that there would always be another chance to hire me into a new role....this decision ultimately played a strong role in my leaving)...basically demonstrating they don't put much stock in people who know and understand the company's culture and systems. Being an incumbent will actually put you at a disadvantage when trying to advance.
