1. Leadership Culture
The CEO once stated in front of all employees:
“You won’t find any happiness here. There is no such thing as happiness—it is only a temporary individual hallucination. Here, you will only get pain and suffering.”
This statement was followed by laughter. Unfortunately, this was not a joke. The working environment genuinely reflects this mindset, and employees should be prepared for a highly stressful and emotionally draining culture.
2. Extreme Micromanagement & Subjective Evaluation
Performance evaluation is highly subjective and heavily dependent on the CEO’s personal perspective. Even if you meet your KPIs or targets, your work may still be considered “wrong” if it does not align exactly with the CEO’s preferred style or approach. There is no room for flexibility, customization, or professional autonomy. Any deviation from his method is often interpreted as “not listening.”
3. Inconsistent Decisions & Unclear Expectations
The CEO frequently demonstrates inconsistent decision-making. Tasks that are initially assigned with a clear deadline (e.g., five days) may be abruptly terminated before the deadline without clear justification. In some cases, tasks are declared “failed” even when completed within the original timeline. This pattern happens repeatedly and contributes to confusion, frustration, and a toxic working environment.
4. Lack of Managerial Support
Although there are managers overseeing different regions, they do not provide effective support or advocacy for employees. Managers tend to repeat the CEO’s statements verbatim without independent judgment and do not defend employees, regardless of the facts. Communication and directives can change from day to day without acknowledgment of previous instructions. As a result, employees are largely left to navigate challenges on their own.
Advice: Always document conversations, instructions, and approvals in writing, whether with managers or directly with the CEO.