Toxic Culture - Chemist I L'Oréal Employee Review

I have been in the cosmetics industry for over 10 years and have never encountered such a toxic atmosphere. L'Oreal fosters a pervasive culture of disrespect. Despite most employees being friendly and helpful, there is an undercurrent of tension at all times due to impossible workloads, tight deadlines, micromanagement, and managers who snap at the slightest provocation. You will quickly dread coming in to work and feel anxious, like you're walking on eggshells, at all times. No matter how diligently and quickly you complete your work, it will never be good enough. Chronic high stress and favoritism create a needlessly charged, political environment. I witnessed multiple employees breaking down into tears at the bench and contractors working many extra hours for which they were not paid. Otherwise friendly people turned catty and hypercompetitive under the pressure. This is not normal company culture! There is a reason most employees here are recent college graduates. Anyone with experience knows this is not normal and does not tolerate the abuse, and those who are initially duped escape at the first opportunity. Do not work here unless you enjoy feeling overworked, exhausted, and unappreciated.