Truly appalling - avoid at all costs - Anonymous employee AspenTech Employee Review

1.0
Nov 2, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There really aren't many pros at this company, but in the interests of fairness; a reasonably decent benefits package and salary; a good product range; there are some really good individuals (although I think they may have all left or will be soon) in the organisation (certainly not the management types (senior or middle) – but those employees at the lowest of the chain who work hard and reap no benefits or awards.)

Cons

This is a truly deplorable organisation with equally appalling senior and middle management (certainly in the back office functions). They instigate a culture of bullying, fear, dishonesty and aggression through a culture more reminiscent of a severe tyrannical dictatorship that clearly singles out those it doesn't like and persecutes them without fair reason or even the opportunity to hear or hold a balanced view. The organisation and management team should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves by their complete lack of disregard, personal vendetta's and disgusting attitude. Any employer that specifically aims to torment another persons professional/personal life; should be avoided and investigated.

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