Unstable Employment and Poor Planning — Risky for International Hires
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Salary was paid on time
• Colleagues at the operational level were generally cooperative
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
• Lack of long-term project stability
• Poor project forecasting and resource planning
• Very limited transparency during hiring and onboarding
• Sudden termination due to project cancellation
• High uncertainty for international employees who relocate
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Improve project forecasting and hiring alignment
• Be transparent about project duration and employment risks
• Provide written clarity on role stability for international hires
• Avoid recruiting from abroad for short-term or uncertain projects
Image
The company presents itself as offering stable engineering opportunities, but my experience did not align with this image—particularly for internationally recruited employees.
Work-Life-Balance
Work-life balance is difficult to assess due to the short and unstable nature of project assignments. Frequent uncertainty regarding future tasks and role continuity creates ongoing stress rather than balance.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
There were no visible career development plans, structured training, or growth opportunities. The short-term project-driven approach makes long-term professional development unclear.
Gehalt/Benefits
Compensation may be acceptable, but financial stability is undermined by short project durations and sudden role termination—especially problematic for employees hired from abroad.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
The work environment lacks structure and long-term planning. Frequent changes in direction and unclear expectations negatively affect motivation and trust.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Management communication focused more on short-term project needs than employee stability. There was limited guidance or support when project situations changed.
Kommunikation
Communication was limited and largely reactive. Important decisions, such as project cancellations impacting employment, were not communicated proactively or transparently.
Gleichberechtigung
International hires appear particularly vulnerable. Relocation decisions were made based on expectations of stability that were not met, resulting in significant professional and personal impact.