Very stressing job and bullying is allowed - NOC Controller Viasat Employee Review

2.0
21 July 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Lots to learn - Good pension scheme and benefits (40% shift allowance for working hours out of 9-5) - Opportunities within the company to move to other roles.

Cons

- A toxic culture is tolerated, particularly from long-serving employees. Senior staff are often allowed to display unprofessional behaviour — including bullying — without consequences, as they are seen as irreplaceable. Management tends to turn a blind eye rather than address these issues. - Excessive working hours with minimal rest. Shifts can last up to 13 hours, yet only 30 minutes are officially allocated for breaks, which is both unsustainable and unhealthy in the long term. - High-stress environment with relentless workloads. Tasks are continuous and often stack up without resolution, creating a sense of never-ending pressure and little to no opportunity to catch up.

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Viasat Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your insights and are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. We understand that the challenges you’ve mentioned, particularly around working hours and stress levels, can be difficult, and we are actively exploring ways to improve these aspects. Your suggestions will help us as we continue to build a stronger, inclusive culture for all.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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