Stay away - Anonymous employee Handshake Employee Review

1.0
Dec 19, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You’ll learn a lot- especially how to navigate an incredibly toxic culture. Anywhere you work after this will feel like Nirvana.

Cons

This place has the most abusive and toxic culture imaginable. Another review mentions having nightmares after leaving this place— I’d have to agree. I’ve hesitated writing this review for some time because it also has a culture of retaliation. Do whatever you can to stay away and join a different company.

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