Vantaggi
The only consistently positive aspect of my time there were my colleagues. Many were highly competent and supportive. Without them, the environment would have been mentally overwhelming.
Svantaggi
Overtime was not occasional — it was expected. Working until 10:00 PM was common. Leaving at normal hours was quietly judged, and being constantly available was implicitly required. I was contacted during sick leave and even during vacation and expected to respond or continue working. The management style was highly hierarchical and fear-driven. Public criticism, raising voices, and aggressive written communication were normalized. Mistakes were escalated, while successes were rarely acknowledged. In meetings, approximately 80% of the discussion was often held in Korean, even when half of the room did not speak the language. This created exclusion and reinforced a clear divide between Korean and non-Korean employees. There was a noticeable lack of protection from direct managers. In my experience, management would always align with top leadership decisions — even when they were unreasonable — rather than defend their own team members. Accountability flowed downward only. Work processes were chaotic. Expectations were high, but structured guidance and clarity were often missing. Productivity suffered despite extremely long working hours. There was a strong culture of pressure, blame, and gaslighting. Communication often felt political — anything you said could later be used against you. Trust was low, and psychological safety was minimal. Social dynamics further reinforced division. Team dinners organized by Korean leadership frequently excluded non-Korean employees, which contributed to a sense of segregation within the workplace. I would strongly advise potential applicants to carefully assess whether they are prepared for a high-pressure, top-down environment with limited work-life balance and little psychological safety.