Foreigners: avoid this company. Germans: risky, but might be rewarding.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
The work environment is highly toxic. The culture lacks transparency, fairness, and professional support; with no room for discussion or constructive criticism. There are no clear KPIs or performance evaluations, which makes accountability very one-sided. If the company fails to generate revenue in a given month, employees are collectively blamed, regardless of individual contributions. Communication is also restricted: employees cannot proactively approach HR; instead, HR only reaches out when they require something.
Kommunikation
Repeated empty promises created a culture of mistrust and highlighted the lack of accountability at the leadership level. Management repeatedly promised improvements, but none were delivered. During a restructuring phase, employees were assured that no one would be terminated, yet several were let go. Months later, the restructuring still had not taken place.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The employee base reflects a wide spectrum, much like society at large. There are dedicated and capable colleagues, but also individuals who contribute little, shift responsibilities onto others, or rely on hierarchy rather than merit. This uneven distribution of effort and accountability creates additional strain on those who are genuinely committed.
Work-Life-Balance
Throughout my time at the company, staff reductions were frequent, while new hires were rare. As a result, the workload consistently grew heavier for those who remained, leading to increased pressure and unsustainable expectations. Even taking holidays became a subject of debate for those at the bottom of the food chain.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Receiving meaningful feedback from management should not be expected; communication often consists of empty phrases rather than constructive input. All team leads lack sufficient technical knowledge and avoid making decisions within their own area of responsibility, especially if the matter does not directly affect them. This results in delayed processes and a lack of clear direction.
Interessante Aufgaben
The client base was highly inconsistent. This resulted in projects with very different levels of data quality—ranging from solid datasets to poor or even nonexistent data. I had to proactively engage with clients and support them in generating the data required for their own projects.
Gleichberechtigung
There is no sense of equality or consistent standards within the company. Individual arrangements with management vary widely, leading to unfair treatment and unclear expectations. Even basic rules, such as office attendance, are applied inconsistently, with little oversight or accountability.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The hardware provided by the company was not suitable for the job. It frequently crashed over a period of several months. Many colleagues reported the same issue, yet management showed little interest in addressing or resolving the problem. The company's products suffered the same fate.
Gehalt/Benefits
Far below the market average.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
The boost you will get for your career is too small compared to the mental damage you will suffer.