Figured I could finally share this since I’m out of my (now previous) jobs’ hell hole. Not only is this company (a “new” startup in the states but with a backbone in the EU) creating a 1980’s slog work culture, but I was ultimately placed as a lead on a Work From Home engagement.
This engagement was so WFH, that I was literally denied the ability to work from the office that I originally worked out of due to a lack of space unless we rented out a conference room (and there was only 1, so one person wouldn’t have been permitted it’s use).
Recently I have had news where I need to be able to assist some family members with health concerns in another state. This office is in Michigan, my family in NC, and the entire, literally entire Sales Team for the US AND the company CEO live in Florida.
So I asked, hey since I WFH anyways, can I just spend a few months working from NC to care for my sick parents?
No. It’s against company policy. The same policy I fought against as a lead so one of my associate’s could go home (within the state, but some way away) for CHRISTMAS. They approved that after having her sign a lot of documentation.
But I reiterate. A large portion of the company isn’t even based in Michigan, yet my WFH required team that is DENIED office access is not allowed to work outside the state? (And, for those with the question – I GUARANTEE you it has nothing to do with state taxes for the company.)
There’s a million other things I can complain about that company but holy fuck I just despise hypocrisy. Anyways, enjoy the rant.