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1. When the supervisor does not want to pay overtime, they will rush you to leave work on time (even if you have not finished your tasks...).
2. A small company is like an intensive training course: you can learn things quickly, so your time there is also short.
1. They ask you to carry out and produce something, but often change their mind afterward, causing you to have worked for nothing. Then one day they suddenly ask you to do it again—an endless loop.
2. They often ask subordinates to come up with new ideas, but when you actually propose something, you will only be harshly criticized in the meeting room.
3. They say they want a site inspection, but when it is actually time to go, they call you in first thing in the morning and inexplicably give you a scolding.
4. During meetings, the supervisor steers the discussion to make you support their opinions and views. You cannot speak honestly about your own ideas; they may even fan the flames and encourage colleagues to hold opposing positions.
5. I understand that employees at small companies may need to take on multiple roles and provide support, but there are “serious” instances of being assigned work that is outside one’s responsibilities!
6. The supervisor often berates employees using personal attacks or language that disrespects their professional expertise.
7. The supervisor occasionally makes verbally uncomfortable or harassing remarks about female employees’ clothing.
8. They arbitrarily lay off employees when the company cannot secure projects. If so, why not simply take summer vacation like schools do?
9. The supervisor’s long-term verbal cold violence, sarcasm toward subordinates, and so on cause employees to fear leaving work before them and even make it impossible to refuse accompanying work every weekend. In serious cases, this can lead to depression.
10. I sincerely recommend that anyone considering joining this company think it over carefully. Your self-esteem and confidence will both be worn down. On average, large numbers of employees leave after three months to half a year. Good luck to job seekers.