Obsessed with the clock - Anonymous Shift4 Employee Review

1.0
Jan 26, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There’s a bonus end of year. They don’t give anything or swag during the year

Cons

Obsessed with how long you are on the phone. There’s a whole department dedicated to demoralizing you and tearing apart your phone etiquette and communication. You can have a perfectly pleasant and informative convo but get pinged for not sounding like a robot”thank you for calling shift4” Too many fake requirements and grading systems to make you feel like you arent doing enough. Witness people that know nothing and are not team players be promoted because they brown nose.

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Shift4 Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at Shift4. We deeply value the opinions of our former employees, as they help us identify areas where we can improve. We genuinely regret any negative experiences you may have had. If there is anything specific you would like to discuss or any further details you would like to share, please feel free to reach out to our HR department.

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