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- The office - Staff discount on their products
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This is just my personal experience, so take it as you will. - Since this is an e-commerce company, be prepared to work overtime without additional pay and stay responsive at all times. - They make it clear that increments and bonuses are not guaranteed, which can be a red flag. - Salary adjustments and benefits are only given after a significant period, so don’t expect an increment even after your confirmation. - The minimum amount of ALs required by law, only 8 days if that amount bothers you. - They tend to hire entry-level employees but expect them to perform at an expert level. - Training is minimal to nonexistent—if you can pick things up quickly, they assume you don’t need any guidance. - While they acknowledge that new hires need time to learn, they may still let you go for making mistakes or adjusting to their work style. - Absurdly high level of initiative is expected, even from interns or probation employees. If you don’t proactively take on tasks that weren’t assigned to you, it’s seen as a lack of effort. However, if you do take initiative and make a mistake, you’ll still be held responsible - Management often finds ways to make you feel like you’re in the wrong, no matter the situation. But then again, that’s not uncommon in leadership roles. - If you’re an introvert, you might find the work environment comfortable since most communication happens in group chats, and people generally focus on their own tasks. The only voices you’ll hear frequently are from the HODs or founders. - Many higher-ups can be passive-aggressive and don’t make much effort to get to know employees, especially those they consider temporary. If you have a similar mindset and prefer to keep things strictly professional, this company might be a good fit for you. - The company promotes ‘flexible’ work hours, but in reality, you don’t have access to this flexibility until you’ve ‘earned’ their trust. For example, if you work late at night and want to clock in later the next day, your request may still be denied. - New hires are often seen as temporary, which is why the company doesn’t invest much in training, offering benefits that encourage retention, or putting trust in them as proper employees. Instead, newbies are treated more like extra hands to help out. Because of this, many either quit or get laid off quickly, leading to a high turnover rate. You’ll notice new employees coming in almost every week or month.