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There is a clear distinction between local and foreign employees. Foreign workers are typically hired as low-cost specialized labor. Despite the company promoting an international culture, many locals are reluctant to fully integrate, and subtle discriminatory remarks are often made under a polite façade, making foreigners feel overly sensitive. In the Space sector, teamwork is weak, and support often depends on national origin. There is also a hugh tendency to shift responsibility onto others. Both in Space and Motorsport the workload distribution is uneven, with a noticeable tendency to assign heavier workloads and the most complex projects to foreigners, while locals often, not always, have lighter burdens and simpler projects. However, some passionate local employees also face high workloads. The company's strategic decisions often strain its finances, creating an unstable environment for employees, though salaries have always been paid on time. Recently, the company has intended to further increase workloads, which will require a high level of stress resilience, particularly from foreign employees. In the Space sector, top management is often absent during critical moments, leading subordinates to handle frustrating situations involving both unrealistic decisions from management and communication with clients. Not everyone is guaranteed an adequate onboarding program, especially foreign employees. Often, the most challenging projects are assigned to them, presented as growth opportunities. There is a tendency among locals during some parts of meetings, to speak in Austrian, which is the local dialect and quite different from the standard German, marginalizing the foreign employees present. These characteristics are not immediately apparent upon hiring but become noticeable over several weeks. The company requires a 40-hour workweek, whereas local companies offer 38 hours.

Austria is ranking one of the least welcoming countries in Europe. This company is no exception. The company is not prepared to have international employees moving to Austria to fill a position. It is advertised flexibility, proactive behaviour and working the issues out together, but at the end of the day its just false promises and everything falls on the shoulders of the foreigner, who´d better figure it out in time before they get in the black list, And there are no labor laws, contractual responsabilities or company policies that prevent that from happening (unless you are Austrian, again). If you are considering moving to Austria to work at this company, do it at your own discretion. Besides that, there is a strat-up expectancy of working beyond your contractual obligations or you will be frowned upon. It is not rare to see people working on weekends from home. No bonuses for extra time, relocation, transportation, German courses, home office, signing bonuses (like due to quitting your previous job), termination of contract (without cause).