Processes change frequently. I’m talking major process changes with very little training or team-wide discussion beforehand.
Promises don’t mean much. A manager might give you the impression you’re working toward a promotion. Or, they’ll say your new skills and unofficial job responsibilities will translate to something more down the road. These elusive opportunities have a way of disappearing.
They tell you they have a “plan” for you. The phrase “professional development” is thrown around a lot here. “Professional development” at this business translates to: “We’ll put some goals on a piece of paper and have you sign it, but we won’t hold you accountable for completing these goals when your next review rolls around.”
Speaking of reviews, managers might make statements on your review that they’ve never expressed through email or person-to-person interaction. Employees should be given year-round opportunities to improve. Instead, they generally have to wait for their annual review to receive feedback from their supervisors.
Some employees spend hours gossiping and goofing off but still receive great opportunities. They don’t face repercussions. If someone high up the ladder likes you, you’re set, so that could be a positive depending on who you are.
If you bring up the issues listed above, you’re told you should wait for things to get better. And that you should have faith in the company.
Adding to all this, the building is outdated and dirty in many areas.
