Not a Career Company, Disappointment & High Turnover - Project Manager Milliken Employee Review

ethical culture, stability, safety, training.

slow growth, bureaucracy, limited promotions, some workload pressure.

Used to be a great company.

This used to be a very good company, but over the past year, many of the most talented and experienced employees have either been laid off or have chosen to leave. Following large-scale layoffs across the apparel division, the remaining employees are now expected to handle the workload of three, four, or even five people. Responsibilities are continuously redistributed without any additional compensation or meaningful support. This has created significant operational chaos, which is reflected in declining customer satisfaction. At the same time, management has declared success, pointing to what they describe as the best financial results in years. However, these results do not stem from sales growth or innovation, but rather from aggressive cost-cutting at every possible level. The current environment seems to favor those who do not challenge decisions or provide critical feedback. If you are willing to align with leadership without questioning direction, you may find this a suitable place and get promoted. However, those who identify weaknesses and speak up about them are likely, sooner or later, to be pushed out. Paradoxically, the most “valued” employees appear to be those who remain passive, avoid responsibility, and do not engage critically—rather than those who contribute ideas, initiative, and expertise. There is a growing perception that minimal engagement is tolerated as long as there is no dissent—even to the extent that unproductive behavior, such as hiding with a phone in the bathroom instead of working, goes unchecked. At times, the culture feels reminiscent of a “Black Mirror” scenario: keep your head down, follow instructions, collect points, and perhaps one day you will be rewarded. Overall, this is no longer an environment that supports ambitious, independent, and forward-thinking professionals. It has become a place where conformity is valued more than competence.