Poor management high pressure and unrealistic expectations - Booking Sales Manager Boataround Employee Review

1.0
14 Oct 2023
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Pros

If you like yachts and boats

Cons

Megalomaniac founders that are more busy boosting their own egos with Forbes articles rather then running a decent honest business From day one it was a delusional experience where promises weren’t kept And false expectations were created. I started with 3 other new hires . Within 3 months 2 were fired and one left, the fourth of the group was fired in month 6. A culture of fear where work pressure and overtime is promoted and frankly the norm. Often 10 to 11 hrs a day. They claim to foster an open work culture, or an open door policy, as they call it but when you ask questions you get publicly humiliated and bullied A lot of back room politics They try to cover up all the chaos, constant changes and high work pressure as if it belongs to a start up culture which the company already isn’t anymore. After they fired me over WhatsApp during a sick leave !!?! I had to fight for weeks to get my settlement. This had to be redone over 3 times to get all the amounts that were due. Needless to say it was an awkward situation to say the least. A lot of hyperbolic wordings like calling people superheroes all the time but they dispose more of people than one would do of a single use tissue. Toxic work environment Founders are glorified all the time By far the worst work experience ever

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Boataround Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at Boataround Company. We value feedback from our employees as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We are genuinely sorry to hear that you found the work-life balance challenging during your time with us. Your well-being is important to us, and we regret that we fell short of providing a positive experience. We are actively reviewing our policies and workload distribution to ensure a healthier work-life balance for all our team members. Recognition is a crucial aspect of our culture, and we apologize if you felt it was lacking during your tenure. We are working on enhancing our recognition programs to ensure that employees receive the acknowledgment they deserve for their hard work and dedication. We encourage you to reach out directly to our team if you would like to discuss your concerns further. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to making positive changes based on your insights. We appreciate the time you spent with us and wish you the best in your future endeavors. Best regards, Boataround Team

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- Supportive and collaborative colleagues who genuinely help each other - Friendly team atmosphere despite challenging circumstances - In the past, there were real opportunities for career and salary growth

Cons

- There is almost zero transparent communication from the company. Employees are rarely informed about decisions, which leads to rumors and people finding things out indirectly instead of through official channels. - Leadership does not seem open to constructive feedback, and performance evaluations can feel inconsistent or subjective. Decision-making often feels unpredictable, which creates stress and insecurity among employees. - While employee benefits are being reduced or removed due to budget limitations, the company continues to spend money on initiatives that do not appear to add clear business value. - Due to the company’s current situation, there are almost no opportunities for professional or financial growth, which significantly affects motivation. - There is little to no company culture, and minimal visible effort to actively support or engage employees. - It often feels like some employees are treated more favorably than others. This affects fairness and morale. - As a result, the overall atmosphere has become tense and uncertain.

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