Exploitative Workplace: Low Pay and Toxic Conditions
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It is facing financial difficulties and remains a startup even after six years. It's no surprise that all previous employees have left long ago.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Closing the company would help reduce the exploitation of international workers in Aachen.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
Employees are subjected to excessive micromanagement, leading to constant oversight and limited independence. Frequent yelling and verbal abuse contribute to a toxic workplace atmosphere.
Kommunikation
The owner has no understanding of software development, leading to unrealistic expectations and poor project planning.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
The employer favors certain employees who act as informants, reporting on their colleagues' actions. These favorites receive preferential treatment, creating a tense and distrustful work environment where employees feel constantly monitored.
Work-Life-Balance
The employer disregards employees' personal lives, focusing solely on rapid task completion, even during illness. Quick hiring and firing are common practices, highlighting a lack of concern for employee well-being and job security.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
There is no long-term vision. Tasks are introduced on the fly and often changed the next day. Developers are frequently blamed for not completing tasks on time.
Interessante Aufgaben
You have to work on codebases written by multiple former employees. With no documentation or support, you're left to manage everything on your own.
Gehalt/Sozialleistungen
Employees are severely underpaid, with the company often hiring international students for cheap labor. Additionally, they do not provide contracts, engaging in "Schwarz Arbeit," which is illegal and criminal in Germany.
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You have to submit the number of hours worked to the employer, who then tries to reduce these hours by questioning every single entry. They once made the absurd demand of not including time spent in meetings for compensation. This was unbelievable to me and to other employees.
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Working for this employer is a waste of time because there are no opportunities to advance your career.