Don't get scapegoated
Don't get scapegoated
The pay is great if you can handle the lack of culture.
Being the seniormost member on a team means taking the blame for everyone under you, even when they act with impunity. Make sure you never end up being promoted into a scapegoat.
You are given no grace for personal struggles or exigent circumstances. If you are not constantly moving up, you are managed out.
Management and leads are coached NOT to care about people!
Oh, and the insurance blows. Carrot Fertility is a misandrist joke.
Try picking people up when they're down instead of stepping on them.
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