COCC reviews

I completely agree with all the reviews saying promotions at COCC are awarded based on favoritism and nepotism. This results in many managers being grossly unqualified for their roles, so it's constant chaos, putting out fires, and trying not to get thrown under the bus. Then there's the toxic office politics. Anyone not in the inner circle is expendable and exploitable. HR exists to serve the company, not its employees, so don't bother reporting anything to them - you'll just be gaslighted into submission. They often use their Hartford Courant Best Workplace award as a shield against any claims of discrimination, bullying, or retaliation. Bad things can't happen at a place that wins awards! (PS. We are heavily pressured into giving them good ratings and we get free food if they win.) The trendy millenial-baiting "work perks" like free coffee and a basketball court in the parking lot do not make up for the long hours, below average pay, toxic culture, and few advancement opportunities. The perks aren't even that great - the medical is an overpriced high deductible plan, and this is a "fintech" company that won't even supply you with your own laptop. I feel terrible for anyone who works here and isn't a relative, significant other, or golfing buddy of an executive. It's obvious those folks have a much different experience at COCC.

Years in the company does not mean experience. Many of the people i worked with were there 20,30 years but that does not mean they were good that there job. Some areas did most of the work and got no thanks or praise, credit always went to the others, but saying something is not being done the right way or make a mistake and you never hear the end if it. Lots of pointing the blame when not owning up to when others made mistakes. Pay is way below standard. Left for a competitor, 40% more pay for less stress and less work.