“I work for a large corporation that presents itself as employee-friendly but in practice creates a culture of fear, overwork, and constant anxiety. Many of us feel bullied, ignored, and gaslit. When mistakes happen — not due to carelessness, but due to a lack of training — we’re written up without discussion or accountability from management. The write-ups feel more like punishment than correction, and they leave lasting psychological damage.
There’s virtually no hands-on training. When we ask for help, we’re told to “check the knowledge center” or to ask someone else — yet no one wants to help. We’re shuffled from person to person, often left to figure things out alone. If we’re lucky, someone might mentor us informally, but that’s rare. Too often, it’s sink or swim — most of us sink and get penalized for it.
Managers are routinely untrained in the systems we use daily. They’re unavailable when we need support, constantly in meetings, and often come across as rude, condescending, or downright hostile. Many of us feel micro-managed and disrespected. We’re talked down to, interrupted, and treated like burdens rather than professionals. Some managers call us unexpectedly, in the middle of other tasks, just to complain or reprimand us — an approach that feels intrusive and counterproductive.
Managers are routinely untrained in the systems we use daily. They’re unavailable when we need support, constantly in meetings, and often come across as rude, condescending, or downright hostile.
Communication is chaotic. Critical changes are sometimes buried in chat threads or Teams messages, but we’re still held accountable if we miss them. Instead of constructive one-on-one conversations, we’re threatened with write-ups for things we didn’t even know were policy violations. It feels like managers are trying to meet a quota of disciplinary actions.
Some of us are working off the clock just to stay caught up. Others have stopped taking breaks or working through lunch. When we log overtime to handle the workload, we’re reprimanded for that too. The message is clear: work harder, faster, longer — but don’t expect support or understanding.
The stress is unbearable. Some employees have had mental breakdowns due to the pressure, and their doctors have documented the workplace environment as a contributing factor. Despite multiple employees raising concerns to HR and upper management — including a joint email from more than ten staff members — nothing has changed.
Surveys are sent to gather feedback, but we all know they aren’t anonymous. No one feels safe being honest, and no meaningful change happens anyway. It’s a company that expects loyalty and commitment but gives nothing in return — not even basic dignity. We are burnt out, anxious, and afraid.
This culture of fear, favoritism, and micromanagement is not sustainable. Until leadership listens — really listens — and takes responsibility, the cycle of abuse will continue. We are not numbers. We are human beings who want to do good work but are set up to fail.”