Pros
- Global exposure through international projects, which provides valuable learning opportunities for career development.
- Flexibility in work arrangements, including the option to work from home, which helps maintain work-life balance.
Cons
- Inconsistent leadership: While the supervisor, RN claimed to be open-minded and supportive, we often found communication lacking. There was a tendency to ask for our opinions without offering much direction or feedback, making problem-solving and brainstorming difficult.
- Lack of recognition: Sometimes, we were asked by RN to take on additional tasks beyond our role, but our contributions weren't always acknowledged. For example, reports we prepared were submitted without crediting our work.
- Micromanagement: There were instances where our work habits, such as setting our Teams status to "Do Not Disturb," were questioned by RN, even though this was necessary for us to focus on learning the role. She also raised concerns about our punctuality, even though the flexibility on working hours had been previously agreed upon.
- Toxic behavior from management: At times, senior leader SD demonstrated behavior that created an uncomfortable environment. There were remarks made that felt discriminatory, particularly regarding gender, which we found concerning, such as he wasn't keen to hire female employees due to concerns over maternity leave and made inappropriate comments about men using umbrellas.
- Lack of respect in communication: The open-office environment was often disrupted by SD shouting at colleagues over the phone, which created a tense atmosphere and showed a lack of respect for staff.