富華股份有限公司

The HR representative and the interviewer in the initial interview were both quite good.

I waited 20 minutes for the second interview. Although I was told that the second interviewer was in a meeting, this still reflected the company’s attitude toward punctuality. Toward the end of the interview, I was told that my experience did not meet the requirements and that my salary expectations were higher than what the company had anticipated, and I was asked to lower my salary expectations. Since this was already the second interview, shouldn’t the company have first reviewed the candidate’s background and experience instead of asking them to come in, making them wait 20 minutes, and then criticizing their salary expectations as too high? The entire second-interview process completely damaged my impression of the company.

A fixed one-month year-end bonus, but it is only one month and there is no additional bonus. There are birthday cash gifts and Mid-Autumn Festival cash gifts or products. There is a baking classroom, a space similar to a pantry, equipped with an oven, microwave, and coffee machine. People who like dairy products and flour-based products would probably enjoy it quite a bit. Sometimes there are items used for marketing tests or photo shoots that employees can eat. In particular, around the Mid-Autumn Festival, many business partners and clients give gift boxes, which are placed in the baking classroom for everyone to take.

The base salary is low, and there are few opportunities for salary increases. Even proactively bringing up salary matters can get you shut down. No one is really treated as an insider; office politics are very serious. Department managers generally have considerable seniority and may target people they dislike. They may also influence decision-makers’ perceptions and force people out, and some departments have high turnover. On the surface, people from the various departments appear polite and easy to get along with. While there are indeed people who are easy to work with, some also enjoy mocking and gossiping about others in private. They even openly discuss interviewees’ résumés. The office is an open-plan space, and they are not worried about people from other departments overhearing. Both the factory and the office have informants who report on one another.

【Overall】

A dairy products importer that has been operating for over 30 years. It is a family business, and the two founders have handed over the main decision-making authority to the next generation.

The main products are imported Danish natural cheeses and related dairy products, as well as milk and flour from Japan. The company also sells equipment such as pasta machines, ovens, refrigerators, and proofing cabinets, along with other products including yogurt, knives, olive oil, vinegar, and cheese graters.

Company philosophy: “Eat healthy,” “Eat with peace of mind.”

The dairy products contain no additives and have simple ingredients, reflecting the company’s commitment to healthy, natural, and high-quality products.

The office has a baking classroom (similar to a pantry), which serves as a testing site for in-house technicians. A coffee machine and tea bags are available for use.

【Advantages】

Because it is a small company, you can be exposed to many different aspects of the business during your employment—it feels like one person taking on the work of several people.

The leadership has changed, and the company shows signs of expanding. There are many new challenges to take on, and you can look forward to future development.

Basically, everyone is easy to get along with.

It is suitable for people who care somewhat about their health, people who like cheese, or people with strong stress tolerance.

You can eat many related products and learn a lot of relevant knowledge; even someone with an insensitive palate will become more discerning.

Because technicians conduct product testing, there are occasionally test products, samples, or treats brought in by the boss to enjoy.

The imported products are all high quality, so after leaving the company, you will become a loyal customer yourself.

【Disadvantages】

The base salary is relatively low.

Only overtime during major exhibition events can be exchanged for compensatory leave; there is no overtime pay for other voluntary overtime.

There is no well-established employee training system, but product information and employee training videos are available.

There is no performance evaluation or promotion system; you have to pursue opportunities yourself.

The probationary period was not mentioned during the interview. After joining and receiving the first paycheck, I found out that the first three months were a probationary period.

【Caution】

Most employees are easy to get along with, but be careful of one person with a strong ego who constantly criticizes others. This person appears friendly to you but may turn around and badmouth you to others the next second. Sometimes the opinions they offer are deliberately intended to cause you trouble and slow down work efficiency. When there is nothing to do, this person loudly chats away, making them the problem person in the office.

【Suggestion】

If you want to apply for the social media editor position, it is recommended that you have previous experience, or that you really like cheese and are more emotionally oriented—then you “might” be a better fit.

Overall: Structurally, it is still a traditional small or medium-sized enterprise. Internal communication does not require routing official documents and the like, so cross-departmental work is relatively simple and easy to get done. In general, the company also follows the Labor Standards Act.

Colleague relations: Three members of the family business are the primary decision-makers. Of the two who are not the head, both are able to distinguish between public and private matters and deal with issues objectively. They are hands-on without being overly intrusive, making them fairly good bosses in the workplace.

General staff work in two locations: the office and the warehouse. Because the work is complex, everyone speaks directly and frankly. Although there are inevitably small groups of close colleagues, they do not create friction, and people generally get along harmoniously in a good atmosphere.

Other: The company represents/distributes many excellent-quality food ingredients. Through the company’s regular events, product testing and development, or employee purchase programs, those who are genuinely interested can gain a great deal of related knowledge and tasting experience.

After all, it is still a traditional small or medium-sized family business. Voluntary overtime cannot be claimed as overtime pay, and working at events can only be compensated with compensatory leave rather than overtime pay. The company also does not yet have a very comprehensive employee training or promotion evaluation system. Whether it is easy to get things done often depends on the middle-level department managers, and unfortunately the sales department is usually a major problem: you have to spend a lot of time communicating, and even then you may not get through to them.

Regarding the three family-business members mentioned in the advantages section, the one at the head often makes demands that are unreasonable and illogical. You cannot politely refuse on reasonable grounds, or you will be criticized for being overly self-centered. After decisions have been made by middle-level managers or the other two bosses, this person will then reappear to direct and interfere with frontline employees. They expect you to work independently while interfering at every turn; beforehand, they tell you to think for yourself, but if you do not follow their intentions while the work is in progress, they tell you not to be overly self-conscious. In short, regardless of the department, every employee subjected to this interference feels at a loss and does not know whether to follow the manager’s or the boss’s instructions. This person can be considered the company’s primary source of disorder.

For those browsing reviews before applying for an interview: if you are lucky enough to find that this boss has retired, Fu Hua is indeed a good company with development potential. If this person has not yet retired, try to keep a low profile and avoid contact with them as much as possible. Someone who cannot keep up with the times and cannot let go of the past, combined with the mindset of an exploitative boss and the personality of a stereotypical old-timer—do not be fooled by the amiable appearance.