LACK OF PROGRESSION FOR THE REAL CONTRIBUTORS
Too many inefficient management that apply to work out of Australia and being an Australian company, they tend to favour Australians and often place them in leading roles. Have seen too many of these “expat Aussies” who come and contribute nothing despite their 2 decades in FCTG.
One thing that desperately needs fixing is the lack of meritocracy in this company. There is seldom promotion base on how well your perform. The way to climb is to promote yourself, request for the role and you’ll get it. The promotion system rewards on the principle “ask and it shall be given”. Of course if there are multiple applicants you just have to make certain you bootlick your way through to the hiring manager/decision makers of the role.
All these, in my observations have lead to a great number of inefficient managers/team leads particularly in corporate functions. Imagine a bunch of incompetent, egoistic people leading... yes that’s the scenario.
LACK OF TECH AND INNOVATION
If you want to work in a fast moving, leading, cutting edge travel company, this is not the place for you. The tech has been slow to implement, FCM has been and still is playing catch up. They are followers, not innovators. This has nothing to do with technology and product managers, but rather a top down direction.
Overall if you are a complacent person, this place is a nest for you provided you are more complacent than existing staff.
This is not a place for go-getters, don't expect progression here and don't expect to be recognised for your work if you are not frontline sales.
