A company with some potential but serious structural issues, toxic dynamics and unprofessional management
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
There is definite potential, especially when it comes to the product and the people on the ground.
Taxdoo may work for those who thrive in political, less-professional environments, if you are good in this, apply for a job, you may make a good career.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
For those used to professional environments with clear feedback and management structures, this company can be deeply disappointing. The lack of professionalism, especially in leadership, creates a toxic atmosphere. If you’re expecting to work in a place with clear guidelines and professional management, you might find yourself frustrated here. The company has a tendency to favor the "cushy" dynamics, where the right interpersonal relationships can determine your success more than actual performance.
If you’re someone who excels in navigating these toxic, unprofessional environments – mastering the art of forming alliances, outmaneuvering others, and playing the political game – then this company can offer a good career path. However, if you’re focused on genuine work ethic and professional growth, you’ll quickly see that the focus here is less on merit and more on who you know and how well you can play the "game."
Verbesserungsvorschläge
There are many potential improvements that could be made, such as reorganizing management systems, reviewing decisions from previous leadership, establishing clear rules, and fostering honest communication. However, based on my years of experience at this company, I’ve come to realize that the issues are deeply ingrained in the structure, and the point of no return has already passed. Therefore, I wouldn’t offer any specific improvement suggestions, as they are neither heard nor implemented. The best thing they can do is make fewer decisions, as every new decision seems worse than the last.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
The company is poorly organized, and there’s a constant sense of competition rather than collaboration between departments.
Kommunikation
Leadership often makes decisions on the fly, which results in frustration for many employees. Furthermore, the strategies keep changing, leaving people feeling like they’re constantly adapting to something that never sticks. There’s a lot of dissonance between what is said officially and what actually happens, which contributes to a general sense of mistrust within the company.
Additionally, there have been numerous layoffs in the past, often occurring out of the blue with little to no transparent communication. This has created an atmosphere of general insecurity, as employees never know what might happen next. Entire departments have been let go, and several management positions were terminated without any clear or understandable reasons. A lot is kept in the dark, and the communication style is that only good news is shared, while anything negative is simply ignored. While there is an opportunity to ask questions to management, more often than not, these questions are ignored, which feels rather disrespectful.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
Generally, the collaboration among colleagues is good, especially at lower levels, where people are quite supportive of each other. However, if someone believes a colleague doesn’t fit in or needs to go, others often fear being on the wrong side and may betray or leave that person hanging. True solidarity is rare. There are departments where this issue is even more pronounced, and the atmosphere can be much worse.
Work-Life-Balance
Overall good, completely remote, if you like
Vorgesetztenverhalten
While there are competent leaders in the company, many others, including some at the C-level, make unprofessional decisions without understanding the real issues at hand (or even "ego"-decisions). The overall management often comes across as self-congratulatory, touting the company as the best and brightest.
Interessante Aufgaben
Yes, there are many exciting tasks, particularly in departments that are more IT-oriented. However, in the customer-facing departments, the tasks tend to be more monotonous. It’s important to note, though, that whether you get exciting tasks often depends on how much you're favored by management. If you're a favorite, you'll likely get the more interesting assignments. On the other hand, if you have good ideas but aren’t in favor, you'll find yourself being held back by people who fear losing their key position. These individuals usually don't have original ideas themselves but enjoy playing the role of the "gatekeeper."
Gleichberechtigung
At the lower levels, the company is sometimes predominantly female, but recently, it feels like almost all key positions are held by men, with no women in sight. Despite this, the overall feeling within the company doesn’t seem to reflect inequality; the atmosphere suggests that everyone is treated equally.
Arbeitsbedingungen
Good hard- and software, office is too small with wifi issues :)), but cozy at all
Image
(External) Is very good tbh. So here are no issues at all.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
If you have the right supporter from higher up, things can go well for you, but without that support, you're left to fend for yourself, with little to no opportunity for growth. There’s a strong sense of favoritism that makes it hard for some people to thrive, and if you speak up, you might find yourself excluded from the team.