Good product, bad leaders.
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
It is really good product.
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
The company does not take action against colleagues who behave poorly. The employer has a duty of care towards its employees, which is not being fulfilled. I believe the way employees are treated, including allowing insults and bad behavior, could even be grounds for legal action.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Replace all leaders and colleagues who demonstrate poor behavior, especially those who insult others. Keeping such people in the company risks losing many talented employees. Replacing them would send a strong, positive signal, showing that everyone is replaceable and that poor behavior is not tolerated. It puzzles me how long these individuals have remained without any consequences. The company should seriously consider holding everyone accountable and making necessary changes.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
I work fully remotely, but I increasingly sense a negative atmosphere within the company. Collaboration with some colleagues has proven difficult. There’s often a lack of a hands-on, solution oriented mindset at times it feels like people are working against each other rather than as a team. While the German colleagues are focused on delivering quality, I frequently experience a culture of blame and finger-pointing from the Bulgarian side, with limited willingness to contribute constructively.
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The quality of the product has decreased, as more responsibility for the product has shifted to the Bulgaria location.
Work-Life-Balance
Overall, the work was okay, but some days were particularly challenging. Due to a lack of consistent quality in the team's output, I often found myself having to compensate for the mistakes or oversights of others. This added extra pressure and sometimes led to frustrating workdays.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
They do not offer opportunities for further education or training.
Gehalt/Benefits
Salary increases are typically around 3 percent. Therefore, if you start with a higher salary at hiring, you will benefit more from these later raises. I also noticed that some colleagues who performed comparably or even more received lower salaries.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
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Kollegenzusammenhalt
The work culture often felt more like a struggle against each other than true collaboration. Unfortunately, it was not uncommon to experience a toxic atmosphere, where backstabbing and negative talk about colleagues were part of the daily routine. Based on my experience, I can confirm much of what others have mentioned in their reviews.
If you're starting to feel like you're not good enough, it's very likely not about your abilities. Sometimes it's just the wrong leadership or simply not the right environment for you.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
There are hardly any long term employees. Most people leave within a few years or stay no longer than around three years.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Product owner: Acts more like a passive product manager than a proactive product owner. Protects certain colleagues (especially from the Bulgarian team) despite clearly inappropriate behavior such as disrespectful communication and even personal insults. This creates a toxic team dynamic.
Account Manager: Possibly a strong account manager, but lacks leadership skills. The team showed low motivation, and the atmosphere improved noticeably during this person’s absence. Missing clear guidance and leadership competence.
Technical Solutions: Problematic leader in the company. Displayed unprofessional behavior even before stepping into the leadership role. Avoids collaboration, was unfriendly during client calls, and regularly blames others instead of taking responsibility. Also known for insulting colleagues. I personally witnessed him blame one of the most competent and respected colleagues in the company. A very poor example of leadership.
QA: The QA lead is the biggest fear among colleagues. Loves to blame others but fails to ensure real product quality. Often behaves poorly and insults colleagues. It seems he believes he is irreplaceable, so he acts as he pleases.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The office space has been reduced, but there is increasing pressure to return to on site work. Micromanagement is becoming more prevalent.
Kommunikation
There was a noticeable lack of communication, especially during projects and in the handover phase. Important information was often missing, and Product Owners sometimes forgot to inform team members about new features or changes.
Additionally, the "Timify of the Month" recognition felt disconnected from actual performance. In my view, the selection often seemed influenced more by internal politics than by merit, and the recognition itself did not offer meaningful compensation or motivation, especially when compared to salary expectations.
Gleichberechtigung
There is a clear imbalance in how colleagues are treated. It often feels like Bulgarian team members are given more freedom to act as they please, including insulting or treating others poorly, without facing consequences.
Interessante Aufgaben
Not really free to work independently, missing permissions, and only given the bare essentials.
Arbeitgeber-Kommentar
Dear Former Colleague,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. I’m genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with us was so frustrating.
Reading your feedback, it’s clear that there were issues—especially around leadership, communication, and the overall team culture—that left you feeling disappointed and unsupported. The impressions you describe are in strong contrast to the values and principles that are important to us at TIMIFY, and I regret that it felt that way for you.
We know that open feedback like yours can be uncomfortable to receive, but it’s also important. If you have had a negative experience, we encourage you to contact us directly. This is the only way we can better understand the situation and work specifically to improve it.
Thank you again for your feedback!
Best regards,
Lukas
P&C Manager