The company I once admired for its employee-friendly environment has taken a disappointing turn. Recently at our company-wide meeting, the founder and VP announced a shift in work expectations, saying that work hours are now extended from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., basically obliterating any semblance of work-life balance. Then the VP added that employees are replaceable through outsourcing. :/
As the company experiences rapid growth, it seems to have lost touch with its roots. It's now more of a sweatshop environment. Remote employees are now required to come into the office 4-5 days a week, regardless of the logistical challenges a lot of us face in commuting.
It's just really disappointing to see a company take a 30-year step backward in culture.
