Burn out factory - Business Manager ALTEN Employee Review

1.0
Jan 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- great colleagues, all young (lots of trauma bonding, so you'll make friends easily!!) - regular meetings with your manager - if you have no hobbies, no purpose and no desire to do anything of your free time, this job is for you ;)

Cons

- the management. Good luck. - they hire fresh graduates or young professionals with little work experience and make them believe it is normal to be overworked, so many colleagues went on burnout, cried in toilets etc.. - terrible onboarding. takes months to be autonomous as a result. - TOXIC TOXIC TOXIC. Especially engineering division. - I was told i cant possibly be tired because i wasn't working 80 hours a week... The contract says 40h/week (you'll probably get fired if you stick to 40 hours a week ahahah) - the kind of place where you need to be in at 8:30am and if the director catches you going home at 18h30 he will ask if you took the afternoon off.. (so if you like feeling sooooo guilty for following your work hours AND doing overtime —but not enough, then this is the place for you!)

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I have been with the company for several years and have had a very positive experience overall. The company offers strong opportunities for career growth, especially for employees who are proactive, take ownership, and consistently deliver results. Internal mobility and leadership opportunities are available for those looking to advance their careers. Compensation is competitive within the industry, and performance is generally recognized and rewarded. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that the company provides fair compensation and good opportunities to increase earnings through career progression. Management is supportive and accessible. As with any growing organization, I have found leadership to be committed to employee development and business success. There is a strong entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative and accountability. One of the biggest strengths of the company is the variety of projects and clients. Employees have the opportunity to work across different industries, technologies, and business environments, which helps accelerate professional development and keeps the work interesting. Pros: * Strong career development opportunities * Diverse and challenging projects * Supportive and entrepreneurial culture * Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients Overall, I would recommend this company to professionals looking for growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Cons

Fast-paced environment that requires adaptability High expectations for performance and ownership

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

4+ years as a Business Manager at Alten, starting in Paris and now based in California and I have zero regrets. The career growth is real. You're given autonomy, your efforts are recognized, and the opportunities follow if you put in the work. The company has the network and the scale to open doors that others can't. Highly recommend for anyone ambitious and looking to build something long-term.

Cons

Fast-paced environment, not for everyone

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