A Masterclass in Budget Optimization — At the Expense of Human Decency
Pros
A truly unforgettable learning experience — I now have a sixth sense for spotting toxic employers from miles away. Great example of how not to treat people — an education you can’t get in business school.
Cons
This company has truly reinvented cost-cutting. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a dedicated, high-performing employee for years — when it’s time to “optimize the budget,” they’ll happily discard you in favor of a cheaper hire from overseas. But there’s a catch: long-term employees are entitled to severance, which eats into those savings. So, what’s the genius workaround? First, they begin a deliberate campaign of psychological pressure. Then comes the PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) — a tool not for improvement, but for elimination. Once you're on it, the outcome is predetermined: dismissal without severance. This company is toxic to the core. If you value your self-respect and mental health even slightly, stay far, far away. I repeat: do not get involved with them under any circumstances.
