Masterclass in Mismanagement & Gaslighting
Pros
A few amazing colleagues doing their best despite the system.
Cons
• Disrespectful and evasive management •Dysfunctional HR with zero empathy or ownership •No real leadership, just politics and finger-pointing •Gaslighting culture dressed as “process” •Good people are overworked, underpaid, and discarded Working at IFA is the kind of experience that teaches you everything you never want to tolerate again in a professional environment. Behind the glossy branding and legacy of IFA Berlin lies a chaotic, disorganized, and deeply unprofessional management culture where good work goes unrecognized and toxic behavior goes unchecked. You’ll notice it immediately: competence and expertise are not what drive this company, personal relationships do. The most critical decisions are made based on favoritism, internal alliances, and ego, not performance. Talented people are routinely sidelined, while underqualified individuals are promoted simply because they’re liked by someone in power. It’s demoralizing and deeply unsustainable. The culture thrives on confusion, vague rules that only applies to a few, and a complete lack of accountability. Gaslighting is the norm, you’ll be told one thing, experience another, and then blamed for the disconnect. It’s impossible to succeed when leadership denies reality and rewrites facts to suit their narrative. It’s a workplace that will drain you mentally and emotionally while protecting the exact behaviors that drive people away.