As many associates, I started as an intern and after a couple of months got hired full-time associate.
As an Intern: from the first day no one would acknowledge you, even though I was super outgoing and friendly because I wanted to work as an associate at HRW. Sometimes they will forget you even exist - however, it can depend on the department you are working at, some were fun to work at. Most of the time you will sit at the computer on the conner and sometimes days without human interaction. The hardest part for me was to ask for clarifications as I often got a reaction like I was stupid. Folks at my department didn't appreciate positive atmosphere and communication, interaction with other departments.
As an Associate: No appreciation for your hard work, No interest in your development - basically you just devote yourself for 2 yrs and then they will discard you. A lot of difficult people to deal with (because of their title) who will not acknowledge you nor say Hi or Good Morning. HR is a joke, don't trust them as they represent company interests and not yours. Some associates were forced to have an exit interview. During one of the HR events, associates were told: "If you feel stressed about work, lack of appreciation and motivation, then figure out how to deal with it or just leave". Relations between associates and higher title folks are based on fear, at least in my department.
Overall, I was hoping for better experience because this is Human Rights Org - shouldn't we be more respectful, courteous to each other? How can we fight for Human Rights when people at work here at HRW don't feel/treated like human beings?
