I would not recommend working here, even if you are satisfied with being a tiny cog in an overworked, yet still inefficient machine. There are plenty other places for you to do just that. The employees that choose to continue staying here are either unmotivated, tremendously resilient, or plain cannot afford the uncertainty in securing an alternative job.The good thingsYou'll have the opportunity to work with people from very diverse backgrounds and cultures. Most of your colleagues will be incredibly welcoming and eager to provide guidance and help. There is much to learn from these highly experienced and knowledgeable, unique individuals. Indeed, it is the sort of workplace that fosters deep and meaningful relationships, where participation in morning teas and other get-together events are actively encouraged.
The challengesThe general sentiment of the working-class here on the management and administration is to put it quite simply, rubbish. Having worked here for a considerable amount of time I can clearly see why. For one, the communication is abysmal, with unapproachable and unresponsive branch managers and HR managers. They do not take gossip and toxicity that borders on bulllying with enough seriousness, because they themselves seemingly participate in such depravities. It really does look like a girls club from the outside, with cronyism and favouritism running amok. When you do decide to complain and spend your own precious time providing feedback, be prepared for the high chance that your concerns are utterly disregarded. When the middle managers are given unrealistic budget and time constraints by upper management, obstinacy and inflexibility is to be expected. However, this is not to say that the middle managers are entirely free of fault; it is my belief that managers should place their employees first, rather than incessantly trying to appease upper management's unsustainable thirst for profit. Unfortunately, this wasn't the impression that I got.
Another negative aspect of working here is the subpar compensation. There's little to no recognition for your loyalty, dedication, or toil by upper management. All you'll receive is a pat on the back by your colleagues, who have absolutely no control over your salary. You'll have to wait for your meagre annual pay rise, just like everybody else, no matter how much effort you put in. If you're an incredibly motivated person looking to prove yourself through sheer hard work, there is little incentive for you to do so here.