Charlatans, nepotism, unprofessional, façade, kafkaesque. - Operations Manager AWE Employee Review

1.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay way too much for the little work employees actually do.

Cons

A company littered with charlatans at every level, pretending they work towards a great "Mission" whereas the truth is, they contribute nothing towards tax-payer's real hard-earned money. The company is a façade of professionalism, plagued by unprofessional individuals who are lucky to be employed anywhere in this job market. A litter of uneducated ex-military personnel, underqualified managers, and school leavers who have no grades. Nepotism is the company's gold-standard, contributing towards the shambled state of the Organisation. A kafkaesque environment for those who have qualifications and intelligence. A real insufferable nightmare of an office environment, scattered with employees who are lazy. Career progression is non-existent. Internal hires and promotions are based on friendships outside of work, with any idealism towards meritocracy laughed upon. It is a charity, not a professional workplace. A charity for ex-military, failed school leavers, and friends & family of these.

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5.0
8 Jul 2023
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Pros

Flexible schedule and family oriented.

Cons

Need more hours,hoping for full time

1.0
10 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule, some interesting work

Cons

Laziness is normalized, it’s an old boys club. Bullying is normalized, it feels like stepping back in time. The company hide behind the secret nature of some of the work to avoid scrutiny, and as a result produce terrible work that is propped up by the fearful boys club. Some parts of site are made so ‘safe’ that work can’t happen, and other parts are left dangerous but secret.

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