Worst startup culture experienced in Berlin
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
At this point pretty much nothing
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
There is no willingness to foster a trust culture, people are treated bad and there is always the need to control employees. This kind of attitude makes people hate their jobs
Verbesserungsvorschläge
The work atmosphere is absolutely toxic and unhealthy. Having the expectation that people work more than 10 hours a day and during the weekend is basically exploitation, considering the low pay
Arbeitsatmosphäre
There is no culture in this company, there is just work. People don’t talk in the office
Work-Life-Balance
If you start here, you can forget about your private life. The expectation is to be available 24/7
Interessante Aufgaben
Tasks could be interesting, but there is too much pressure to actually be able to enjoy them
Gleichberechtigung
As an international here, you feel left out
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
There are no older people hired because the expectation is to work non stop, so therefore only young people are given the job that have no other comittments
Arbeitsbedingungen
For the amount of work expected pay is terrible and there are basically no benefits. Even home office is generally not preferred and there is no understanding for doctor appointments or any similar situations. If I am sick, the expectation is to work from home
Kommunikation
Kollegenzusammenhalt
Vorgesetztenverhalten
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Arbeitgeber-Kommentar
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. While it’s always difficult to hear such critical feedback, we genuinely appreciate your honesty and take your concerns seriously.
As Head of Recruitment—and an international myself—I want to address some of the points you’ve raised. First and foremost, there is no expectation at CarOnSale to work weekends or to be available 24/7. While we are a fast-paced startup, work-life balance is important to us, and we are continuously working to ensure that employees can maintain a healthy separation between work and personal life.
Regarding inclusivity, it is disappointing to hear that you felt left out as an international. Our team is diverse, and we are always striving to ensure that every employee—regardless of background—feels welcomed and included. As the company is made up by more than 30 different nationalities by my last count I fail to understand your point here. If there were specific instances where you felt excluded, we would truly appreciate any feedback on how we can do better.
I also want to clarify that we do not discriminate against older employees. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and company fit, not age. As I myself am not exactly a spring chicken I can assure you that either I or my team are knowingly discriminating against older candidates or employees.
Additionally, home office is an option 2 days per week in our hybrid working model, and doctor appointments or sick days are, of course, understood. If you felt pressure in these areas, that is something we need to improve on internally, and we will take it into consideration moving forward.
I regret that your time at CarOnSale was not as positive as we would have hoped. Your feedback is valuable, and we are committed to making meaningful improvements. If you would like to share more details about your experience, I would be happy to hear from you.
Wishing you all the best in your future career.
Best regards,
Mark Lundgren
Head of Recruitment
CarOnSale