More Appearance than Substance
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
At first glance, this company appears to be an attractive, modern employer with impressive marketing and a polished image. But behind the glossy façade lies a very different reality - one that any potential employee should think twice about before joining.
Promises made during the hiring process often don’t hold up once you’re on board. The company excels at creating enthusiasm but falls short when it comes to follow-through and integrity. One telling sign: the average employee age is in the early 30s - not because it's a young, innovative place, but because older employees are subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) pushed out. Long-term sick leaves are clearly frowned upon, and despite messages of support and flexibility, employees who aren’t 100% fit quickly find themselves sidelined.
Communication within the company is inconsistent and opaque. For instance, remote work policies have been reversed overnight, even for those who were explicitly hired for fully remote roles. Benefits such as subsidized transportation (e.g., annual travel passes) must be repaid in full if your contract ends prematurely - even if the termination isn’t voluntary.
Relocation support is another area where expectations are set high but reality disappoints. Promises are made but not kept, and once you're on-site, you're often left on your own. Linz itself, despite the company’s best branding efforts, is not a particularly international-friendly city. The local airport offers very limited and expensive connections, and early or late train connections to Vienna are impractical or unavailable. Even commuting within Linz can be a challenge - while a direct shuttle bus was promised, it doesn’t align with train schedules, and the trip from the main station to the office still takes at least 40 minutes.
Pay transparency is nonexistent, and while the company likes to boast about diversity, particularly gender diversity, the reality is skewed: women are largely employed in low-paid administrative or support roles, which inflates statistics without addressing deeper structural issues.
In conclusion, this company invests heavily in appearances, but those who look beneath the surface will find a culture that is far less progressive and supportive than it pretends to be. Proceed with caution - especially if you value stability, transparency, and integrity.