1. Any signed contract whether in sales, technology or consulting is most likely bait and switch.
Consulting : Promised 90 days ramp up. Given: 30 due to needs. Result: Project failure, bullying by staff over lack of knowledge. Denial: "We give our staff plenty of training to succeed in their jobs". Result: Customers not satisfied with deliverables because new consultants can not succeed with training; attrition.
Technology: Big red letters on ramp up page. "If you want to take a day off to take care of your kid, thats called PTO". So beware those sorry people who have children. Expect 9pm exits from work most days.
Sales: Promised territories, good prospects, etc. Reality used car sales. Micro deals that burns you out. They rotate you to a new territory every 6 months so you never get comfortable. Poor client relations skills because Sales Manager or SE manager is always in room watching you. Ive seen better treatment at my Chevy dealer of the reps who atleast are comfortable in their pants. SRs who even show an emotion or personality are singled out from the mindless phone dialers who cold call prospects.
No vacation. You'll get an email from your manager asking where you are or at best be able to only take 1 weeks vacation.
