Pros
- People are nice and you will fit in well, but wait till you meet management!
Cons
- There was a lack of alignment between expectations during the recruitment process and the reality of the role. - The scope and complexity of the position appeared to be significantly greater than initially communicated. - Expectations for immediate independence did not match the level of onboarding and support provided. - The handover period was limited, despite the role requiring a strong understanding of existing processes and ways of working. - A lot of knowledge appeared to be undocumented, making it challenging for a new employee to fully understand expectations quickly. - Asking questions and taking time to learn processes did not always feel encouraged. - Feedback was often broad rather than specific, making it difficult to understand exactly what needed to improve and how to succeed. - There was limited structure around onboarding, regular check-ins, and development support. - The management approach felt focused on immediate delivery rather than helping someone develop and settle into the role. - The working environment did not always feel supportive, particularly when trying to understand expectations and learn new processes. - Communication could have been clearer, with more transparency around priorities and what success looked like.