Toxic work environment, unfair bonus system, and no real opportunities for career growth
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
The best part of the company was some of my colleagues. Many employees support each other and try to help despite the difficult working conditions.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
My overall experience with the employer was disappointing. The biggest problems are the management style, lack of career opportunities, poor communication, and an unfair bonus system. Employees work hard, but they often feel blamed instead of appreciated.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
The company should focus more on promoting people based on knowledge, skills, and leadership ability rather than only experience or age. Team leaders and supervisors should have strong technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to support employees.
The company should also improve communication, create realistic targets, and redesign the bonus system so employees are not financially affected by factors outside their control.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
Unfortunately, my experience with the working atmosphere was very negative. The environment often felt toxic, with a lot of unnecessary pressure, conflicts, and people trying to show power over each other. Employees are constantly under stress, and instead of creating a supportive environment, the focus is mostly on targets and numbers.
The bonus system is one of the biggest problems. The company sets unrealistic targets, for example, expecting thousands of cars to be completed, but employees have no control over how many cars are actually available. Even when there are not enough vehicles provided, employees are still blamed for missing targets, and bonuses are reduced. This creates a feeling that employees are financially punished for things they cannot control.
Kommunikation
Communication inside the company is very poor. Even when employees try to give feedback or discuss problems, there is often no real solution or support. I personally tried multiple times to improve myself, change internally, and develop my career, but I did not receive the necessary support.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
There are some good colleagues who support each other and try to make the best out of the situation. However, there is often interference from other departments. People sometimes judge or criticize the work of others without fully understanding their responsibilities or workload.
Work-Life-Balance
The work-life balance is very difficult. For example, a shift from 10:30 to 19:00 takes up almost the entire day. It becomes difficult to manage personal life, education, or further development alongside work. The working hours leave employees with very little flexibility.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
The management style was one of the biggest disappointments. Employees who want to grow, learn new skills, or move internally do not receive enough support. Salary increases are also extremely difficult. I know colleagues who have been waiting for years without any salary improvement.
When I asked for career development opportunities and internal changes, I did not receive support. Instead, the impression was that the company mainly values employees who accept the existing conditions rather than employees who want to develop.
Interessante Aufgaben
The work itself is repetitive and offers very limited opportunities to learn new skills or develop professionally.
Gleichberechtigung
The company has employees from many different nationalities, and in my experience, the employees themselves generally treat each other with respect and work well together. I have not experienced nationality or cultural differences as an issue among colleagues.
However, I feel that the relationship between management and employees is very different. In my experience, management does not show the same level of respect, communication, or consideration toward employees. The main issues I experienced were related to management and workplace culture rather than the employees themselves.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
In my experience, dealing with older colleagues was sometimes challenging. My manager was, in my view, incompetent and dismissive and often struggled to communicate professionally or take employees’ concerns seriously. I felt that seniority and years of experience were sometimes valued more than actual skills, knowledge, and performance.
I believe employees with the right skills and knowledge should have equal opportunities to grow and take on greater responsibilities, with promotions based on performance and ability rather than mainly on seniority.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The working conditions are one of the biggest disadvantages of this company. Employees are under constant pressure to achieve targets, and the workload can be very stressful. The working environment often feels exhausting, and there is not enough focus on employee well-being.
The daily work routine can become physically and mentally demanding, especially because of the long working hours and the pressure to meet targets that employees cannot always influence. More attention should be given to creating a healthier, safer, and more supportive workplace.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
In my opinion, the company needs to improve its awareness regarding environmental and health-related issues at the workplace. Because many vehicles are constantly inside the working area, there are strong smells from fuel, oil, and other vehicle emissions. Even in areas like the photo studio, the air quality can feel uncomfortable, and after a working day employees often leave with a strong smell of exhaust and chemicals on their clothes.
Employees spend many hours in this environment, so better ventilation and stronger measures to protect employee health should be a priority. A company should not only focus on productivity and numbers but also on creating a safe and healthy workplace for its employees.
Gehalt/Benefits
The salary level is low, and the bonus system creates a lot of frustration. The bonus sounds attractive when joining the company, but in reality it depends on factors employees cannot control. There were situations where bonuses were heavily reduced, even though employees were working hard.
The company should reconsider this system because it creates the feeling that employees are responsible for company problems, such as a lack of available vehicles or unrealistic planning.
Image
In my eyes, the company’s image has become very negative because of my personal experience. I worked hard, gave my best, and consistently put in 100% effort. However, when I decided to leave and requested a reference, I received an extremely negative assessment with almost no positive feedback.
I was not expecting an excellent reference—only a fair and balanced one reflecting my work. After investing so much time and effort in the company, receiving such a negative reference was extremely disappointing and made me feel that my contribution was not valued.
Looking back, I see this as a bad professional experience caused by an unorganized and unprofessional company culture, where people in management positions were, in my experience, not always competent or professional. It is simply a lesson I will take from my career.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
Career development opportunities are very limited. I personally tried several times to find opportunities to learn new things and grow within the company, but I did not receive enough support. This was one of the reasons I decided to look for another opportunity.