Lots of energy in all the wrong places and somewhat schizophrenic. There is an extremely strict dress code but profanity, screaming and overly personal questions by coworkers and supervisors are acceptable. There is a lot of pressure to work long hours with promises of promotions that are never realized. There is a strong culture of "the old boys club", made up of virtually all men. Women don't have opportunities past middle management. Nepotism, nihilism and brown-nosing are the unspoken requirements of employees. There is a lot of fear among employees that one will be fired for any minor infraction. When people leave, it is rarely on good terms whether voluntary or forced.
It is also located in possibly the worst neighborhood in St. Louis. If not for an armed security presence on the property, I would be fearful to even go into work there. It overlooks dilapidated factories and condemned housing.
Overall it is a very uncomfortable environment. There is an intense feeling of big brother watching at all times leading to a lot of stress and a palpable repressed anger among employees shown with malicious gossip, eye rolling and general disrespect for others. Upper management has no respect for employees and thus, employees show no respect for each other.
