My experience at Summit reflected a culture that often felt outdated and inequitable. There was a clear tolerance for unprofessional behavior toward women—both employees and clients—which created a difficult work environment. On multiple occasions, I heard executives make inappropriate comments about the “type” of woman they wanted to hire, including age and family plans, which was deeply concerning. Political discussions were also frequent and often expressed in a divisive or negative manner, which contributed to an uncomfortable atmosphere.
Although I was a full-time salaried employee, I was required to clock in and out like an hourly worker, and strict expectations around in-office hours and short lunch breaks were enforced. Remote flexibility appeared inconsistent and seemed to depend on gender. Workloads were heavy, and contributions often went unrecognized.
When I joined, I was told it would be a collaborative, team-oriented environment, but that was not the reality. Mistakes were frequently addressed publicly rather than handled constructively in private, which was discouraging and unprofessional.
During my final two weeks, I was largely excluded by leadership and most coworkers, which was disappointing and revealed a lack of maturity at the executive level. No exit interview was offered, suggesting little interest in employee feedback or improvement opportunities.
