They use a bait and switch model. The selling points they use when hiring are flexibility, capability to work remote, ability use this privilege as needed, promotes work life balance, and manager explicitly states that they are not a micromanager. They are in fact the most intense micromanager I have ever experienced. The lack of self awareness from management is shocking. The culture of the company promotes anxiety and does not cultivate trust. Managers expect employees to share everything, including details of their personal life, while managers don’t even let their teams know when they are taking a day off. Management treats adults like children, and takes measures to belittle and manipulate employees. Managers also choose to bully and intimidate individuals when they are unhappy with performance or behavior, rather than discussing the issue in a professional manner. Rules are made up on the fly, and toxic and inappropriate habits are cultivated by the company’s misaligned values. They also hold various employees to differing rules and standards. Favoritism is evident. The environment is toxic to the point that it makes employees act out of character, likely due to the immense strain on their mental health. My time at this company made me seriously consider taking my own life.
