Pros
The workplace environment is decent, with colleagues who were generally supportive and hardworking. Exposure to the international market was also a plus point for people who want to tap into regional markets.
Cons
However, the cons outweigh the pros. Lack of Autonomy and Trust: There’s a culture of micromanagement where working from home, taking sick leave, and using annual leave feel more like privileges than rights, even when they are stated in the contract. Despite consistently delivering results, employees are often met with distrust. Even something as basic as taking a short break, like going to the washroom, is sometimes criticized. Frequent threats related to job security and bonuses also create an unnecessarily stressful work environment. Credit and Blame: Even after successfully completing projects, employees might find their hard work overlooked or claimed by others. When things go wrong, responsibility is quickly shifted away from those in senior positions. This reliance on seniority to avoid accountability is frustrating and damages relationships with upper management. Miscommunication and poor memory of processes often lead to delays, but it is typically the employees who end up being blamed for them. Unprofessional Behaviour: There are ongoing concerns about unprofessional language and behaviour, especially towards female employees, yet little seems to be done to address these issues. Personal boundaries are frequently crossed, with employees feeling pressured to reveal personal information or face consequences in their performance reviews. This creates a very uncomfortable and unsafe work environment. Manipulation and Team Politics: Manipulative tactics are often used to deflect blame or create division within the team such as giving instructions to mark down appraisals but revealing that they ordered it to be marked up instead, presenting themselves in a good light. This kind of politics leads to unnecessary conflict and makes it difficult for the team to function effectively.
