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117 Mitarbeiter:innen haben diesen Arbeitgeber mit durchschnittlich 3,5 Punkten auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 bewertet.
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117 Mitarbeiter:innen haben diesen Arbeitgeber mit durchschnittlich 3,5 Punkten auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 bewertet.
I didn't believe such a place could exist until I experienced it firsthand. It is, without a doubt, the worst workplace I have ever been a part of. The atmosphere is persistently tense and virtually devoid of any meaningful collaboration — and for good reason.
The company has a well-known policy of laying off 20% of its entire workforce twice a year. This creates a culture of constant fear and self-preservation, where employees are perpetually on edge. When job security is this precarious, genuine teamwork becomes nearly impossible as no one invests in theirs colleagues when they may be gone (or you may be gone) within months.
There isn't any. On my very first day, I arrived at 9am and didn't leave until 8pm — and only then because I decided to ask colleagues if they were heading out soon.
In my entire year at Trade Republic, I never worked less than 10–12 hours a day, with days regularly stretching to 14. When I asked about it, I was told this was completely normal and expected. My skip-level manager would routinely send messages on weekends and in the middle of the night.
Progression at Trade Republic has little to do with merit. It quickly becomes clear that managers are in their positions simply because they've been there longer — not because of any particular skill or intelligence. There is also a striking pattern: leadership skews heavily male and German, and diversity of thought is rarely reflected at the top.
The company largely hires and promotes "yes men." What advances your career here isn't ideas or ability — it's how many hours you can grind and how effectively you can please those above you. Original thinking isn't just undervalued; it's quietly discouraged.
A great place to learn and grow. You’re surrounded by highly talented and passionate people who are always willing to share their knowledge. The environment is fast-paced, inspiring, and encourages personal and professional development.
Wenn man seine Angestellten weiterhin so respektlos behandelt, stellt das ein weit größeres Problem dar als die Frage der Pension. Manger einzustellen die nicht über den CEO und Gründer herziehen.
Am liebsten würde ich hier Minuspunkte vergeben. Keine vorhandene Kommunikation. Wer stellt Manager ein, die keinerlei Fähigkeit haben, ein Team zu führen, viel zu beschäftigt mit sich selbst sind und jede Gelegenheit nutzen, sich über den CEO lustig zu machen?
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Dieses Unternehmen verfolgt eine sehr fragwürdige Strategie, alle Mitarbeiter einem Bewertungszyklus zu unterziehen, sie dann miteinander zu vergleichen und die 10 % mit der schlechtesten Leistung zum Verlassen des Unternehmens zu zwingen. Dies ist nicht die einzige Methode, die Mitarbeiterzahl gering zu halten. Es gibt viele Zwänge und toxische Praktiken in einem systematischen Ansatz, um Menschen zum Gehen zu bewegen.
Sie rechtfertigen dies als "wir behalten nur die besten Leistungsträger", aber in Wirklichkeit konkurrieren die Mitarbeiter, die eigentlich bei Aufgaben zusammenarbeiten sollten, am Ende miteinander, um zu sehen, wer sich die meisten Vorteile verschaffen kann. Diejenigen, die bei diesem Spiel nicht mitmachen und stattdessen helfen wollen, sind ständig müde und mit Arbeit überlastet. Alle sind ständig angespannt und verängstigt.
Der CEO dieses Unternehmens prahlt auch damit, einen sehr hohen Umsatz pro Mitarbeiter zu erzielen, aber die große Mehrheit der Mitarbeiter sieht nie eine Vergütung, die diese Kennzahl widerspiegelt. Tatsächlich kommen Mitarbeiter oft aus Ländern, in denen die Arbeitsbedingungen deutlich schlechter sind, und ihnen werden unterdurchschnittliche Gehälter angeboten. Diese Mitarbeiter kennen keine besseren Arbeitsbedingungen und haben oft Angst, ihre Aufenthaltserlaubnis zu verlieren, wenn sie diesen Job verlieren. Dieses Unternehmen macht sich das zunutze und missbraucht diese Mitarbeiter.
Die Arbeitszeiten sind extrem lang (oft gibt es keine Rücksicht auf das Privatleben, und Nachrichten zu sehr späten Stunden in der Nacht sind sehr häufig), und es ist völlig normal, am Wochenende arbeiten zu müssen.
Hören Sie auf, Ihre Mitarbeiter zu missbrauchen. Hören Sie auf, Angst vor der Entlassung von 10-20 % der Mitarbeiter zu schüren. Hören Sie auf, ausländische Mitarbeiter zu missbrauchen.
They don't really care about culture
Nothing after mid-2023
As a ‘German company’, Trade Republic should stop relocating its departments abroad for cost reasons and run its business through working students. This is not very serious, especially for a company where money is at stake.
The working atmosphere was great at the beginning, it was like a small family, even when I started. Over time, things got worse and worse, employees were made redundant and an atmosphere of fear took hold.
I couldn't complain, I could organise my time as I needed it. However, this is said to have changed dramatically. a lot of overtime and projects are scheduled with too little time.
It is not possible unless you are in your mid-twenties, have no children, and are on a first-name basis with the management. Otherwise, managers are more likely to be hired from outside.
Was good.
Absolutely great until 2024, but then a new supervisor came in who had no idea, no communication from this supervisor. The other managers up to 2024 were great, but then either resigned themselves (now I know why) or were also dismissed for unknown reasons.
It's absolutely rubbish. You ask a question and can count yourself lucky if someone answers it at some point.
This was even the case for managers, especially from 2024 onwards.
Every other bank pays more, it is always said that they pay competitively, but this is absolutely not true. Pay is about 10k to 15k a year less than other banks. If you have just graduated and it's your first job, they will take you with a kiss, as you have no idea of the comparative pay and therefore think you are being paid a lot. I would rather do 2 internships to gain experience and then work for a real bank or financial service provider that pays properly.
You're a trader, you know what you have to do.
HR's claims of transparency were nothing more than empty words. When employees attempted to be transparent, they were often labeled as toxic or "not a fit" for the company, effectively silencing any dissent. The inconsistency in how people were promoted and the way HR handled issues, such as pronoun preferences and reference letters, further illustrated the lack of professionalism and respect within the organization. The copy-paste approach to reference letters, without even ensuring the correct pronouns, was unprofessional and indicative of a deeper disregard for employees.
The company's loud advocacy for mental health, transparency, and inclusiveness turned out to be a mere facade when it came to handling real situations that demanded these values the most.
If Trade Republic truly values mental health, transparency, and inclusivity as they claim, they must align their actions with their words. Treating employees with empathy and respect, especially during difficult times like layoffs, is crucial. HR should uphold the standards they preach, and management needs to be more competent, fair, and transparent in their decision-making processes. Furthermore, they should respect employees' identities and preferences, and ensure all communication, including reference letters, is handled with the professionalism it deserves.
In conclusion, Trade Republic has a long way to go in building a trustworthy and credible organization. Until they bridge the gap between their stated values and actual practices, they will continue to struggle with employee dissatisfaction and a toxic workplace culture.
Management throughout my tenure was consistently unprofessional and inexperienced. Decisions were often made impulsively, leading to confusion and chaos. The lack of a clear plan or solution following the previous massive layoffs only exacerbated the situation. Instead of guiding the team through turbulent times with competence, management added to the uncertainty, failing to provide the leadership that was desperately needed.
Excesive amount of OT due to the lack of staff
HR often spoke about the importance of mental health and was very vocal about their commitment to employee well-being. However, when it came to executing a mass layoff, including myself and 70 of my colleagues, they handled it in an incredibly callous manner. The decision to dismiss us via an impersonal online meeting, followed by locking our accounts just five minutes later, was not only in poor taste but also deeply hypocritical. This abrupt and insensitive approach left no room for questions, comments, or even basic human decency. It starkly contradicts their purported dedication to mental health—highlighting a disturbing irony in their practices.
The colleagues I worked with were dedicated and supportive, creating a sense of camaraderie that made the work environment more bearable.
The Group Lead and C-level management, in particular, displayed a troubling lack of proactive and positive initiative. Rather than taking decisive steps to stabilize the department and foster a productive environment, their inaction and poor decision-making directly contributed to the eventual closure of the department. This failure of leadership at all levels underscores a significant problem within the company—where those in charge are not equipped to manage or support their teams effectively, ultimately leading to disastrous outcomes.
HR often spoke about the importance of mental health and was very vocal about their commitment to employee well-being. However, when it came to executing a mass layoff, including myself and 70 of my colleagues, they handled it in an incredibly callous manner. The decision to dismiss us via an impersonal online meeting, followed by locking our accounts just five minutes later, was not only in poor taste but also deeply hypocritical. This abrupt and insensitive approach left no room for questions, comments, or even basic human decency. It starkly contradicts their purported dedication to mental health—highlighting a disturbing irony in their practices.
In the Customer Service department, the environment was rife with bias and unfairness. Promotions and raises were not based on merit but rather on proximity to management, leading to a toxic culture of favoritism. It became evident that regardless of performance, only a select few—those who were close to management—would see career advancement. This blatant bias, coupled with the creation of false narratives to justify these decisions, made it impossible for the team to reach our goals. HR, which should have been a neutral and supportive entity, was instead passive and contradictory, dismissing genuine concerns and allowing toxic behavior to persist.
Kein Support und wenn man Fragen stellt, wird man gleich als unfähig dargestellt. Alle arbeiten non stop aber die Qualität der Arbeit ist nicht dementsprechend gut. Onboarding nicht vorhanden und alles sollte gestern fertig sein. Teamleitungen oft leider super mangelhaft
Geht nur ums Image nach außen gefühlt. Innen siehts sehr dreckig aus
Man fragt sich ob es zum guten Ton gehört so zu tun als arbeitet man die ganze Nacht
Alle meckern also daher gut.
Wenig ältere Kollegen
Schlimmster Vorgesetzter in meiner 8 jährigen Karriere.
Nicht vorhanden. Man soll alles schon wissen am besten
Tasks machen eigentlich Spaß aber der Rest stimmt einfach nicht
-Because they didn't want you at the office you could be home, which is nice.
-They pay a part of your USC.
-Communication, transparency, fairness.
-Toxicity in the recent months
-Man dominated
-No dogs allowed
-Some managers have 0 people skills
-Feedback is rarely based on actual facts and improvement points
- The did 1 layoff in 2022 and then dissolved the company Trade Republic Service GmbH in 2024. Both times people were fired all together in a call, someone reading a text, then hanging up and leaving employees feeling confused, anxious and concerned.
Please be a little more human and transparent. There are lifes behind your employees, to which you assured their job was secure.
No. Specially during offboarding.
Zero transparency.
Home Office Möglichkeit (das war mindestens möglich im 2022 jetzt keine Ahnung) und ein bisschen das Anfangsgehalt
Im Kundendienst nur, wenn der diensthabende Teamleiter dich mag, ansonsten ist es egal, wie hart du arbeitest und ob du gut arbeitest, sie bestätigen deinen Arbeitsvertrag nur, wenn sie dich mögen. Ich würde es meinem schlimmsten Feind nicht empfehlen.
Anstatt den erst Manager (Teamleiter) einzustellen, weil alle kompetenten TL nach 3 Monaten wieder gehen, sollten Sie sich die Vorschläge der Mitarbeiter der Kundendienstabteilung anhören, bevor Sie eine Entscheidung treffen, oder lieber jemanden einstellen, der bereits Erfahrung als Agent hat.
So verdient kununu Geld.