Extremely Disappointing Experience, I Should Have Seen the Red Flags
Pros
Benefits and PTO are slightly above average for a contracting house. While my overall experience with this company was negative, there were one or two individual people who were sincerely trying to do their best. These business unit managers demonstrated a commitment to their employees and were willing to listen to feedback and concerns in order to improve the work environment. While these positive experiences were outweighed by the negative aspects of the company, I believe it's important to acknowledge the efforts of individual managers who were committed to creating a better workplace for their employees.
Cons
The management style was very top-down and authoritarian, with little opportunity for input or feedback from employees. I felt like the well-being or career growth of employees were not a concern for Alten USA. After a while, I was compelled to accept a role that didn't align with my skills or experience. This showed a poor understanding of the business that the company is in. Despite my efforts to negotiate with Alten, they remained inflexible and responded with "management has made that decision for you." This lack of transparency and input in decision-making was demotivating and made it difficult to feel invested in my work. It also demonstrated a lack of trust in employees and a disregard for their expertise and input. I was not provided with the necessary support to help me meet my goals. For example, I did not have access to the software and equipment required to complete my tasks efficiently, and there was no budget for professional development or training opportunities. This lack of support made it difficult to meet the expectations of my role and led to a sense of frustration and demotivation. Things only went downhill from there. It seemed as though Alten had set me up to fail. I started to notice that my situation was impacting my health and well-being. I ultimately felt compelled to leave Alten. The toxic work environment, authoritarian management style, and lack of support or recognition for my work made it impossible to feel valued or respected as an employee. I would caution anyone considering employment with Alten to be aware of the potential risks to their health and well-being.
