Poor Leadership and Favouritism Overshadowed the Role
Pros
Good opportunities to develop technical skills and gain industry experience; Supportive peer level colleagues; Exposure to fast-paced manufacturing and operational environments; Potential for rapid progression within the company (if you befriend the right person); Work can be rewarding and gain exposure to all functions
Cons
Poor management and lack of accountability; Favouritism and promotions often relationship-based rather than experience-based; Lack of physiological safety; Workplace politics creates toxic environment; Managers taking credit for employees’ work; Inexperienced leadership in senior positions impacts decision-making and troubleshooting; Root causes of operational and behavioural issues are often not addressed; Strong pressure to conform to the status quo rather than challenge issues constructively