- Remote work is forbidden. Working from home if that 'home' is in the same location the company has an office is NOT remote.
- Each and every step/task during your day must be tracked by a specific app installed on your work computer as there are certain KPIs you should meet. This applies to both junior and senior translators. You cannot translate/review/etc. too fast or too slow, e.g. if your pace is 5% below the metric, your manager comes and asks questions. This results in obsession with those metrics and neglecting the quality.
- Although most colleagues are great, some higher level people create toxic environment by communicating with you in a passive aggressive manner. This contributes to burnouts in the long run.
- Career path is non-transparent, and growth opportunities seem to be non-existent or unclear. Nobody explains how you can get from one grade to another, even if you ask about it.
- Overtime is paid with a minimum amount required by local law, but often employees have to work much longer hours and receive their standard monthly salary (which is quite below average by the way).
- No perks or benefits other than required by local labor law. If it's your birthday, you can take UNpaid time off. If you're getting married, you can take UNpaid time off. If you're working from home, no coverage for your home office expenses. If you're working on-site, no meal, transportation or gym bonuses. Sick days are paid minimum as per the law, no co-payment. No annual or quarterly bonuses. Corporate events happen once in a blue moon.
