Avoid if you can - Anonymous employee Mapletree Investments Employee Review

Think of the red tape that government sector has, and the corporate politics that the private sector has, merge the two and that’s Mapletree. The other reviews aren’t exaggerating. Generally, departments work in silos and politics is widespread here. If you choose not to play, you are likely going to end up as roadkill in the process. I will not elaborate on how toxic the culture is here since my colleagues/ex-colleagues have elaborated in detail here. What I will say is, this place is good for those who are very skilled at playing politics. This is your playground. And for those who have no choice but to join, this is my advice to you: 1. Tread with care. Yes men thrive here so do not ever question your bosses. 2. Don’t be too nice. Once you are identified as a target, you will be the punching bag that people use to release their stress. Bosses do shout at their employees here, and other department’s colleagues sometimes shout at you too. I’ve heard f-words being hurled around. Try not to take that to heart or appear like you can be easily bullied. 3. Try to become the in-crowd. If you’re not part of the in-crowd, you’re ostracized and bullied. There are a lot of single fresh graduates here and it is part of the culture to work long hours, so those with families and kids think twice and try to manage it. You may have to stay around for face-time a few times a week in order to be part of that in-crowd. 4. Improve your political skills. Somehow. 5. And most importantly, do not ever trust your boss or the people around you. You can be tossed out as the by-product of a political battle anytime. Be really really careful here. Long story short is, if you have no choice but to join, think carefully about whether it is worth it to lose your soul to this company and possibly be so damaged that you need counselling help. Then proceed as you wish.