Terrible management - Anonymous employee Acumen Employee Review

1.0
19 Nov 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Easy and fast selection process.

Cons

Managers get promoted as a result of their technical ability so they're great individual contributors and make terrible managers. High attrition, they really don't care about developing their people or having a good work culture.

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Acumen Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to do a review. I'm sorry you have not had a good experience with your manager. We continue to work with the management layers to elevate their leadership skills.

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- The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

Cons

- The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

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We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
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Cons

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