0 upward progression at all. During my 2 years at Zylo I observed only 1 individual on my team ever being promoted or receiving a title change.
For myself, despite receiving “outstanding” ratings on both annual reviews, I was never given a chance to progress. Instead, in the final eight months of my employment, I was essentially coerced into assuming the role of my previous manager, taking on that entire workload in addition to the numerous projects I was already working on, without and official title change or compensation adjustment. This exploitation was accompanied by the threat of termination if I dared to resist. Adding insult to injury, the meager pay increases of 2% in the first year and a mere 1% in the second year resulted in a net decrease in pay due to the removal of the tech stipend. When I requested a raise for my work/contributions, I was met with dismissiveness and disrespect. Instead of engaging in a constructive dialogue, I was instructed to seek alternative offers elsewhere, with the implication that my worth to the company was only as good as the highest bidder.
Upper management at Zylo was a disaster in itself, displaying a complete lack of vision and direction. Their reactive approach to problem-solving only exacerbated issues, with no proactive measures in place to address foreseeable challenges. Despite repeated attempts to highlight impending issues, management consistently turned a blind eye, fostering an environment of uncertainty and disillusionment.
Furthermore, the manager on my team was a micro-manager of the worst kind, setting unrealistic goals and SLAs, and refusing to provide necessary support or guidance. His preferred mode of communication was through gaslighting on Slack, creating a toxic work environment where individuals were left to fend for themselves. This toxic atmosphere led to the departure of two team members prior to my own resignation.
