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Basically an 8-hour/day clickworking job

AI/ML Annotation Analyst
Current Employee
Has worked at Apple for 2 years
August 29, 2021
Barcelona, Catalonia
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Time flexible
  • As a first job experience, it may be worthy to spend a few months in the position because of the company's name.
  • Possibility to invest a part of the salary in company stocks (restricted stocks, however, are somewhat of a scam since you will probably leave before unlocking them).
  • Great colleagues and manager.
  • Health insurance.
  • Pays a part of gym subscription.
Cons

Exhausting activity; 8 hours of clickworking takes a serious toll on the body.

Poor salary, considering we are paid only a few hundred euros more than minimum wage in a city where rents are 82% higher than in the rest of the country. I would say it's enough to survive but not to save.

No growing perspectives in the company (only different positions with the same salary).

Salary raises are a mere 2-3% a year if goals are achieved.

Average time in this position is about 12-15 months (people leave for lack of perspectives, burnout, or tendinitis problems). Quite a few team members have left already.

We have no committee representatives after a year and a half in the position (bringing on the topic is unwise).

Contracts omit a few legal points in order to pay even less (another unpopular topic).

Basically, we are being paid according to how easy we are to replace.

Advice to Management
  • To stop treating employees as expendable resources.

The company knew from the beginning that it isn't manageable to do an 8h/day job clickworking until retirement without suffering from derivative health problems.

  • Adjust salary to city living conditions and adjust the contracts with Spanish legality (buying us an ice cream is not a solution).

  • If the company asks for feedback, why ignore it?

  • Let us create a committee (in Cork's office they have one).

  • Offer real growth perspectives.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
2.0

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