Wish I did not apply for it - Transactional Specialist Arvato Employee Review

2.0
Dec 10, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have been one of the last employees to get a permanent contract, which is something positive. As long as others do not know Arvato, my CV will state MICROSOFT which is a huge advantage. They give you free chocolate for Easter and Christmas. Most of the people are really great, I have found good friends here,

Cons

Salary is nearly the minimum allowed in Ireland. Impossible to grow within the company. Forget to have a normal life as, depending on the team you work for, you might work during holidays/weekends/night. No pension, no benefits. You are basically a puppet working and taking days off when they decide. Management is horrible, lack of knowledge is spread between training and managers. We have a pool table but they take the cues away when they wish so you won't be able to relax. Food is actually not that cheap, but at least you can pick some.

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1.0
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Pros

Great company and good employees

Cons

This is one of the worst places I have ever worked. They do not care about their employees here; to them, you are just another number. They get upset when you use your sick days, even though they are a legal right, and then retaliate against you by punishing you when you return to work. And be careful about filing a complaint with Human Resources because they are two-faced. Instead of helping you, it often ends up backfiring on you. That is why no one feels comfortable going to them. This company does not appreciate or value its employees unless you have connections or favoritism. Management, starting from the top, has no clear direction. Everything constantly changes, even when it is not the best option, simply because someone higher up decided it. The environment feels outdated and authoritarian, like something from another era. There is a lot of hypocrisy, resentment, and abuse of power.

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