I was very excited to join BoConcept till I realized there was no tolerance for simply having a month of poor sales or bad luck – this is not a place where you can learn and grow. While the owners and my colleagues were always supportive, my Team Leader considered fear-based and antagonistic management style as the true motivation for the team. The use of foreign language to often discuss professional matters within upper management was considered normal, often pulling down new hires who were ambitious or different. I am certainly thankful that BoConcept let me go when I addressed these issues because if not, today, I wouldn’t be part of a prestigious institution or rather, recognize what I had to offer in the world of Design as opposed to being bullied for your constant efforts. This job is not worth your precious weekends for being always watched through security cameras by your Team Leader obsessing over every move you make. Trust builds a Team. I still am very grateful for the opportunity I had at BoConcept but I do feel responsible to voice my experience.
