Unprofessional Executive Conduct Overshadowed an Otherwise Positive Team
Pros
Talented, supportive colleagues who care about their work Meaningful client projects and real opportunities to contribute Collaborative and encouraging peer-level culture in some teams
Cons
I worked at CTG for just under a year and initially spoke positively about the company. I joined with good intentions and appreciated many aspects of the work — especially my colleagues, team collaboration, and client projects. Even when it became clear that the position wasn’t the best long‑term fit, I stayed committed because I valued the people and wanted to make it work. After completing my exit process and returning equipment, I stopped by the CEO’s office to thank him and end on a respectful note. Instead, the brief conversation turned unexpectedly hostile. He told me I was a “bad hire,” that the company “chose wrong,” and that he “wished we hadn’t hired you.” These comments were repeated and delivered in a raised voice, with further remarks about never rehiring me or serving as a reference — even though I hadn’t asked. The meeting ended with him telling me to leave because I was “torturing us both by standing here.” I left distraught and humiliated. Later, I learned similar comments had been made about me to a colleague shortly after I gave notice, indicating this behavior wasn’t isolated. That made me deeply question the company’s leadership culture. What I had hoped would be a professional and respectful closure became an unnecessarily personal and disparaging experience. Before this, I viewed CTG positively — particularly the supportive colleagues and meaningful work. However, leadership sets the tone for company culture. My experience with the CEO during my exit changed how I view CTG overall and makes it difficult to recommend despite the many good people who work there.
