Hustle culture creates "Bucket of crabs" mentality, and persecutory environment
Hustle culture creates "Bucket of crabs" mentality, and persecutory environment
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Hustle culture here is extreme. Upper mgmt is held at the gun by a ruthless CEO who demands results no matter the cost. This trickles down and results in a culture of animosity blame and scapegoating.
I've seen so many good people cycled in and out of this place for frivolous reasons. Basically it's all FUBAR. If you value your time, soul and family stay far away.
It was a lost cause.
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