Ford

Iconic company.

Complex and cutting-edge programs and technologies.

Great, smart coworkers, but poor low-level management. The only benefit of having some bad bosses was that I had (most of the time) autonomy, which I fully utilized. As a result, I built a high-performing team, scaled up an underdog business tenfold, created processes, and positively impacted the team's morale.

The company offers good benefits overall. In addition to the typical ones (401K, health insurance, paid vacation days, and holidays), benefits include the option to purchase up to two weeks of vacation and access to Lyra Health for mental health and wellbeing coaching. There are also good opportunities for mentoring through mentoring circles and personal development, especially through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Leadership issues: Over six years, I had six different supervisors, with half of them being the worst managers I've ever encountered. Poor management led to low morale and a toxic work culture. Despite conducting an annual employee survey, no meaningful steps had been taken to address concerns about culture and management issues.

There are numerous silos, causing confusion about responsibilities, a lack of transparency, collaboration, and inefficiency.

Additionally, there is a lack of upward mobility and no room for growth within my department.