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1. The salary and benefits are "below average," although the pay for fresh graduates is acceptable.
2. The quality of the contractors is concerning, and the internal staff are also extremely inexperienced.
3. Inexperienced people lead the experts; the supervisors lack accountability, efficiency is extremely poor, and the supervisors are fundamentally unable to manage the operation of the entire construction site.
4. Experienced employees cannot be retained because of the low compensation and overall problems. Fresh graduates may be attracted by the initial offer because they do not know better, but the company cannot retain talent!
5. There is a mountain of paperwork. What era are we in, still printing everything on paper? The key question is: Does anyone even read it? If they did, how could there still be so many problems?
Basically, the paperwork is just wasting paper. Bank account details for remittances and the unit prices listed in the contract details have to be printed out every period, wasting paper each time. Is it really impossible to keep the information connected???
6. The interviewers make a whole bunch of grand promises~~~ Especially that person from the central region, the one with "Central" in the name~~~ So the idea is to trick people into joining first and explain later, right~~~XD
7. The quality of the work... is hard to say... Speechless!
Overall~ It looks like a large company, but its systems are even worse than those of a newly established company. Its benefits, procedures, and professionalism all need improvement. I do not recommend that industry peers with goals or ambitions fall into this pit. Those just passing the time may be okay~~~ The turnover rate is poor, because "smart" people will leave as soon as they see that something is wrong, while those who remain are probably workplace cockroaches who cannot find a job...
The employees' attitudes are generally pretty good.
The boss's wife is at the company, and her position is executive assistant. She is very scary and will casually yell at people without understanding the situation. She will also threaten to replace you.
I’ve been working here for almost three months, and my overall experience has been great!
The company really takes good care of new employees. When I first joined, I had someone assigned to guide me,
which helped me get up to speed quickly. The atmosphere among colleagues is harmonious,
and supervisors are always patient and willing to provide guidance. The salary system is transparent,
and payments are always made on time. Overtime is also paid,
and most importantly, I’ve been able to gain a lot of practical experience, which will be very helpful for my future development.
The job requires frequent communication and coordination with various parties,
including vendors and site supervisors.
It may take some time to adjust at first,
and unexpected situations sometimes arise on construction sites that need to be handled,
so you need to be able to respond flexibly.
The interview environment was very comfortable, and the headquarters had a tasteful interior design. The salary structure was transparent, with a starting salary of over NT$42,000. Those with more experience can negotiate further. The manager was friendly during the interview and provided a detailed explanation of the job responsibilities and career development opportunities. The company has a comprehensive new-employee training system, with senior colleagues providing guidance. It is a large company with a sound benefits system.
The job requires frequent travel to and from construction sites, so it is recommended that applicants have a motorcycle or car driver’s license.
1. The starting salary for new hires is high—the highest I’ve heard of so far.
2. The environment is quite upscale and very clean.
3. The interviewer does not ask particularly tricky questions.
1. Because there are many interviewees, you need to clearly show your unique qualities from the outset.
2. The job requires going to construction sites to carry out supervision, so you may need to build good relationships with the workers and supervisors.
I joined the company after an interview in August. At first, I was quite worried after reading the reviews online and wondered whether my colleagues would be difficult to get along with. Surprisingly, everyone has been very nice. The salary system is also very clear and not vague or glossed over, and there is a more established promotion system, which is quite good!
So far, I haven’t noticed any major shortcomings. Perhaps I just haven’t taken on many significant responsibilities yet.
I joined the company after interviewing in August. At first, I was worried that my coworkers might be difficult to get along with because of the reviews I saw online, but unexpectedly, everyone was very nice. The salary structure is also very clear and not vague or glossed over, and there seems to be a promotion system as well, which is great!
So far, I haven't noticed any major drawbacks. Maybe it's because I haven't been entrusted with too many significant responsibilities yet.
I joined the company after interviewing in August. At first, I was worried after reading the reviews online that my colleagues might be difficult to get along with. However, surprisingly, everyone is very nice. The salary system is also very clear and not vague or glossed over, and there is a more structured promotion system, which is quite good!
So far, I haven’t noticed any major drawbacks. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t taken on many significant responsibilities yet.
I joined the company after interviewing in August. At first, I was quite worried after reading the online reviews and wondered whether my colleagues would be difficult to get along with. Unexpectedly, everyone turned out to be very nice. The salary structure is also very clear and not glossed over ambiguously, and there is a fairly good promotion system as well!
So far, I haven't noticed any major shortcomings. Maybe it's because I haven't yet taken on too many significant responsibilities.
I joined the company after interviewing in August. At first, I was worried after reading the online reviews that my coworkers might be difficult to get along with, but unexpectedly, everyone is very nice. The salary structure is also very clear and not vague or glossed over, and there is a promotion system as well, which is quite good!
So far, I haven’t noticed any major drawbacks. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t been entrusted with too many major responsibilities yet.
1. New employee training: New employees receive detailed on-site guidance and weekly training.
2. Professional growth opportunities: The position covers a wide range of responsibilities, including on-site supervision, quality control, and schedule tracking, helping you improve your engineering management skills.
3. Good salary range: The salary range is broad and varies depending on experience, certifications, and years of service, but the starting salary is generally NT$40,000.
4. Senior-level interviewers: The assistant general manager and the director of the engineering office serve as interviewers, demonstrating the company’s emphasis on selecting talent and providing an opportunity to communicate with senior management.
The responsibilities clearly cover multiple areas, such as supervision, oversight, communication, and coordination,
which may involve a relatively high workload and considerable pressure.
This interview made me feel very comfortable. Both interviewers were highly professional. In addition to explaining the job responsibilities, they also helped me better understand the key aspects of the role. Throughout the process, they paid close attention to my experience and abilities, giving me the opportunity to fully showcase myself. The atmosphere was relaxed, which allowed me to answer at ease.
The interview schedule for the candidates who were to be interviewed afterward was a little tight.
1. The salary and benefits are overall quite good; depending on experience, the monthly salary can exceed NT$60,000.
2. The interviewer was very polite and patient, and listened to everything I had to say.
3. New employees receive guidance during the initial period, with experienced colleagues showing them the ropes.
4. The work is not too difficult and seems easy to get the hang of.
1. I hope I can start work as soon as possible, but this is not a major concern for me.
2. The job usually requires supervising work at construction sites, so it may not be suitable for people who are afraid of getting dirty.
When I first joined the company,
I was guided through the company by a senior colleague.
Everyone was quite nice, and the work atmosphere felt good!
When you first join, you attend new employee training,
which mainly covers understanding site supervision and observation.
You also need to regularly monitor the contractors’ construction progress and compliance with regulations.
The work is not too tiring but is still quite fulfilling.
The salary and benefits are also good, starting at a minimum of 40K per month.
Adjustments are made based on work experience and ability.
You can tell that the company is developing well
and is quite willing to nurture new employees.
You need to be detail-oriented,
because the work involves handling matters such as pricing and payment requests.
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A company with only a good-sounding name and no systems. The management personnel have more authority than the construction personnel. The company’s senior management only knows how to make grand promises and is a terrible company with no actual action. Young people who want to work hard are strongly advised not to come to this company. This company is suitable for retirees to apply to. The personnel turnover rate for a project in central Taiwan exceeded 10 people. Is it a problem with the supervisors or with the employees? We are here just to work, not to flatter anyone or shine anyone’s shoes. We work for the company, not for you personally. If you have no sense of responsibility, do not be a supervisor. The company’s senior management only says that people should speak up when there is a problem and that those above will come down to handle it. In the end, they still listen to only one side of the story. After all the beneficial things I did for the company, what I got in return was being demoted. They do not know how to use people. If they wanted to demote me, no one even discussed it with me; they simply made the decision directly. Anyone who sincerely wants to get things done should absolutely not come here, because no matter how much you do, the company will never appreciate you.
8+ days off per month, plus public holidays; compared with other companies in the industry, the amount of leave is fairly good.
1. Every month, you have to spend your off-hours attending one training session (the chairman’s internal propaganda) or irregular training sessions (useless courses), taking up your time after work—usually until around 7 p.m.
2. Engineers have to calculate the drawings and issue subcontracting orders themselves. Then the drawings used for subcontracting keep being revised without being updated promptly. After they are submitted, the cost-control department rejects them, even though it has already done its own calculations. Engineers have to keep submitting and having them rejected. The company is wasting its own resources through internal friction.
3. The subcontractors are mostly odd choices, or companies that have never worked on one of our projects. Then they assign unskilled laborers and deduct money from the subcontractor’s payment. I’ve heard that the company has a poor reputation in the industry.
4. The company’s turnover is extremely high—on average, seven people come and go every month. Employees are considered senior after completing one year. New hires who leave before completing one year have to pay for their uniforms themselves according to a prorated schedule (e.g., within 3 months: full price / 3 months: 1/2 / 6 months: 1/3). Maybe the turnover rate is just too high, haha. Every month, you get to meet new friends and coworkers.
5. A single construction site is staffed with 8–10 people, but there is also a lot of paperwork. Even when you are on leave, if the work item is your responsibility, coworkers will still call you. You cannot enjoy a peaceful day off.
6. The scheduled construction period keeps being shortened, and you are still expected to rush the work. The quality then suffers, with patching and repairs done after the concrete has been poured. Saving money and time is the top priority, so the quality is extremely poor.
7. For repairs and modifications at the construction site, you have to bring and manage unskilled laborers yourself. The company pays 1,100 per day for each laborer, while the laborer actually receives 1,000. Their skill level is extremely low; most are elderly, physically impaired, or mentally deficient. Managing them is exhausting. When work falls behind because of tight deadlines, engineers have to go down and work as unskilled laborers themselves. You can get plenty of exercise every day.
Overall, newcomers can consider joining if they want to, since the leave is fairly good and they can learn a lot about the hardships of the construction industry. It also gives them something to compare when they change jobs later.
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There are still good colleagues in the company.
Some managers have absolutely no sense of responsibility.
They make many mistakes themselves and still expect their subordinates to clean up after them~
The turnover rate is extremely high. Those who are capable will leave as soon as they see that something is wrong, while those who remain are probably people who lack ability and only know how to order others to do shitty work.
Complies with the Labor Standards Act; the company is developing steadily.
The company continues to expand and is showing steady development. However, there are still many internal problems. The systems are unclear, there are no SOPs, and people generally do not know the procedures, which is confusing. Many matters require approval from the chairman or the special assistant, while employees are generally still able to get along with one another. There are many personnel-related issues, and the lack of clear systems has led many people to exploit loopholes, but most people turn a blind eye. After staying for a while, you may feel that it is best just to do your own work or leave when your working hours are over. The factions and senior employees mentioned in previous comments are also a fact. After all, the company has gradually brought in some people as managers, which should mean that it wants to change the company, but the results may not yet be apparent. In short, it is a steadily developing company, but staying there is not necessarily that easy.
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Factional infighting within the company can sweep innocent frontline employees into the conflict because none of the managers is willing to take responsibility. Although it is a publicly listed company, its benefits are extremely poor, and the bonuses are pitifully small. Employee turnover is extremely high—it seems that smart people leave as soon as they see that something is wrong, while those who remain either lack the ability to move on or are there to make friends. Long-time employees are mostly unfriendly toward new hires, and workplace bullying occurs. The boss’s special assistant, who is also the boss’s wife, has very poor emotional control. The company often makes unjustified deductions from vendors and fails to pay them. No reputable company would want to do business with Dali; its reputation in the industry is very poor. This is the greediest and most small-minded organization I have ever worked for.
Some colleagues are nice
A computer is provided
The comments from before are about the same as the current situation
There are factions and internal conflicts within the company
It wasn't as serious before as it is now
People used to be more willing to help one another
Now many things require submitting a work communication form
But when something actually goes wrong, everyone shifts the blame and no one takes responsibility
There are no standards for doing things; it's somewhat like headless chickens running around
Project schedules are very tight, yet headquarters keeps pressing us for things
Document versions keep being changed back and forth
Headquarters does not announce many things
It only announces matters such as promotions, personnel transfers, and disciplinary actions
Other operating guidelines or changes to procedures are not announced
Headquarters tells you one way to do things now
Then, just a few days later, it often changes to a different version
There is a lot of paperwork; some of it should be reviewed to determine whether it is necessary
There is insufficient manpower on site
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The company has only around 150 employees, yet internal conflict is severe. The workplace is filled with surveillance systems monitoring employees, makes grandiose promises, and has weak compliance awareness.
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What I encountered in reality was very different from what was presented during the interview!!! Don't be fooled by empty promises!!! The company's policies are extremely fussy and bizarre, and many of its processes are very strange. A very unpleasant work experience...
I don’t know what things are like in the office; there’s a pile of bullshit on site.
Design changes don’t come with additional time or additional payment.
How is it possibly expected to be completed on time and to the required quality?
The year-end bonus is small, and there are few benefits. The Taipei office has high-end food at its monthly gatherings, while the central and southern offices just eat at roadside stalls. If the meal is too expensive, we even get criticized for spending too much.
For employee travel, there is an annual subsidy of NT$10,000 for trips abroad. If you don’t go, it is considered that you have waived the benefit.
Domestic trips are combined with training; even after attending, leave is deducted.
When the Labor Department comes to inspect attendance, we are also asked to cooperate by saying that there are no irregularities.
Being one minute late results in a one-dollar deduction. There is no overtime pay for working past 5:30 p.m., and we are also asked to tell the Labor Department that overtime pay is completely normal.
We are even asked to clock out at 5:30 p.m. and then continue working.
If you leave on time, you’re criticized for not being committed to the company. It’s outrageous.
The colleagues are all nice~ The work atmosphere is pretty good too