- Slow work env. Some departments in OnT works like some under-developed country government.
- Company is hugely dependent on contractors. And contractor's dont care of deliverable. They only care of 9-5 and their payment. Quality and timely deliverables are mostly headache of tech leads.
- Tech leads are being treated as Punch bags. Anything goes wrong, bring in tech lead and drop everything on him/her. At least in my team. There is no one answerable for anything other then tech leads. SSE's, SE's are just there for technical writing for the day and go home without any worries, since they do not have to answer to anyone.
- Huge disconnect between decision makers and grass root level employees.
- Executives makes changes every year by their own instincts. Or some new executive joins and tries to make changes like Amazon or Apple, without understanding the dynamics of teams. Specially in OnT.
- Favoritism is important. If you are your manager's favorite and can do pep talks, you grow.
Another issue is Global mobility department. They keep you on edge all the time. Never provides timely or proper updates. They don't like it if you follow up and expect rude responses.
I am still not clear what is the role of HR in this org. They only talk to employees through managers. If you are not happy with your manager, only way is change role or job.
- There is a great concept of smart move which organization promotes. But, if you apply for smart move to some other location or country, you are immediately being shot down stating no budget. Why do you promote something if you want to shut down anyways?
