- upper management constantly low-balls new hires, DO NOT start there below $70,000
- Zero appreciation and terrible leadership throughout the company from team manager (the one responsible for BMW) to president to CEO (yes, they have both)
- CULTURE OF FEAR, critical constructive comments/complaints to management are quickly shut down with threats such as “We could cut your salary right now so you better be glad to have a job with us” or “if you don’t do what I tell you to do, I can’t promise that you will have a job next month”
- money wasted on upper management salaries: brought over a guy from Munich to lead Bertrandt US as the president (even though we already have a CEO) on a $500,000 salary in order to acquire new business, 2 years later 0 (zero) new clients/businesses acquired but the guy is still working in the US
- unqualified employees are forced into positions they are not comfortable with just so that a month later experienced colleagues can work extra hours to support and save the company’s reputation towards the client (of course no compensation or appreciation for the support you gave)
- Zero perspective given for professional development: if you’re ambitious you can use that company as a start in your career for 2-3 years but not a day longer!
- constantly dishonest about the company’s financial situation in order to justify not giving a raise in your yearly review
- Huge salary range for employees doing the exact same job: management buddys and friends are making up to $110,000 a year while others are low-balled with $55-$60k a year.
