Except for the boss, my colleagues were easy to get along with, and I had harmonious relationships with them until I left the company.
The boss is quite emotional and unable to accept others’ opinions. Although the company claims to be a startup and says it encourages employees to express their own views, when it comes to actual discussions, the boss can only discuss things from a self-centered perspective and cannot accept other people’s ideas.
The boss is fickle and changes their mind without warning. After giving instructions in the morning, they may reverse them in the afternoon. Job seekers are advised to consider this carefully.
The frontline colleagues are all very nice
How about giving some encouragement to people other than the frontline colleagues?
Interview for a managerial position:
1. There were two interviews in total.
(1) First interview: I had to give a presentation introducing my academic and professional background, areas of expertise, vision, etc.
Because I was nervous, I spoke faster and faster during the presentation. The interviewer very politely and kindly reminded me to slow down my speech.
(2) Second interview: This mainly focused on an introduction to the job responsibilities and gave me another opportunity to confirm whether there was anything I was unclear about. I could ask questions and discuss the salary.
2. The salary and benefits are good, and better than those required by the Labor Standards Act.
3. The interviewer clearly stated that overtime was not required. (In all my previous jobs, I had to work overtime under considerable pressure, and never received overtime pay. This was the first time I had encountered a company with a no-overtime culture. I really felt that the company was very considerate. Of course, this means improving my work efficiency within the limited working hours.)
4. Flexible start and end times: after working eight hours, you can leave.
I felt that the interview process was quite pleasant. All my questions were answered very clearly, and I look forward to being hired.
Nothing comes to mind at the moment. I will add more if I think of anything.
Flexible leave
The boss is emotionally unstable and prone to angry outbursts, extremely emotional! They often change what they say, and the staff turnover rate is extremely high! Many people leave after working for just two or three days, or even two weeks! Think carefully before choosing this job.
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For the interview, I had to prepare a self-introduction PowerPoint presentation. During my self-introduction, the boss spent most of the time looking at their phone, which made me feel disrespected. Afterward, they said that my presentation lacked vitality and did not have any engaging points, as if a professor were lecturing a student.
In short, they kept criticizing me nonstop. After interviewing with so many companies, this was the first time I encountered someone so disrespectful. I really wanted to just walk out.
I completely agree with starting by saying that the interview is an opportunity for both sides to get to know each other.
You have to prepare a PPT self-introduction lasting 15–20 minutes and with a specified number of slides.
The ideas about developing products are very immature; the company feels stuck in academia and has not moved beyond it.
The interviewer is extremely conceited and very difficult to communicate with.
1. The salary and benefits are good; if you dare to ask for a high salary, they dare to hire you.
2. Colleagues get along well.
3. The workplace is near an MRT station, the space is comfortable, and snacks, coffee, and tea are always available.
4. The boss does not allow overtime. As long as you complete eight hours on time, you can leave; working hours are strictly observed.
1. The employee turnover rate is high. On average, each person leaves after 4–5 months, with the longest tenure being two years.
2. The boss is very good at painting a rosy picture and speaking persuasively. They often make promises that sound good, but their actual actions are different.
3. The boss lacks decisiveness and often hesitates, changing their approach repeatedly when handling matters.
4. Because it is a startup, finances are somewhat tight, but the boss still loves organizing exhibitions or talks to satisfy their sense of self-worth, wasting public funds.
5. The company’s own products have remained stagnant, yet the boss thinks about first earning revenue by developing products for others, while verbally claiming to want to build a brand and not do contract manufacturing.
6. The boss does not trust employees and therefore does not dare to let them work independently; everything needs to pass through the boss’s hands.
7. The boss likes employees who are obedient and good with words. Compliment the boss a little, and they will not make things too difficult for you.