Culture of Favoritism: A clear divide exists between "legacy" employees and newer staff. Early joiners are often allowed to underperform, while newer hires shoulder the bulk of the workload and excessive OT.
Inequitable Reward System: Performance reviews and bonuses are heavily biased toward long-term cliques rather than actual output or merit. "The more you do, the more you are exploited" is the unfortunate reality here.
Leadership Gap: Management is resistant to new ideas and lacks the transparency needed for a healthy work environment. Professional growth is limited unless you belong to the inner circle.