-Training is non existent. Because of this, people are constantly making mistake and it's always damage control. The mismanagement and disorganization in this company is astounding.
-There are countless meetings that accomplish absolutely nothing other than give management the feeling they are being productive and in control.
-Favoritism is rampant. Growth opportunity is reserved to those few favorites.
-Employees are so frustrated working that rudeness and bitterness are considered normal attitudes in the office.
-Be prepared to get dirty looks if you take all breaks that are legally permitted. When you do take your breaks, you are walking around in the tenderloin; not so relaxing.
-Most departments have emergency phones and although you are expected to answer it and work from home at all hours of the night and day, no compensation is given.
-The salary alone is reason enough to run. It is impossible to live in SF or the East Bay on an annual salary of 30k. Considering the experience and knowledge some of the people I've worked with have, this salary is just plain absurd.
-Job demand is so high in the city that they have no problem with their ridiculously high turnover. They know they will easily find someone to replace you. Job security is non existent.
-When you start working you are taking over other people's work. It is always a mess because everyone just stops caring after a couple months.
-The office is filthy. Not only is the location itself disgusting but you can't even hope to escape when arriving at the office. You walk in to see (and smell) trash cans, dirty walls, dusty vents and carpets that haven't been cleaned in... who knows how long.
-Employees are pressured to overwork yet there is no appreciation or compensation for overtime. The word overtime is not in their vocabulary, but exploration definitely is!
-Interns are treated like full employees: they have the same workload and hours but are shamelessly underpaid.