"The Atlas Way" - Gaslighting 101 - Consumer Service Technician Atlas Networks Employee Review

1.0
Dec 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

My co-workers were some of the best people I've worked with and I wish them the best Health insurance is excellent.

Cons

The Management here is shockingly poor - don’t believe the positive reviews. Unfortunately, instead of taking care of employees, listening to them, or even just paying them appropriately. These people staunchly refuse to change anything, and prefer to lie directly to your face repeatedly. Every employee they fire, is the recipient of thoroughly pointless trash talk - it's a real class act. Basically, if you’re not a manager, they think you’re stupid. They will ratchet your faith in humanity away from you. Their regular employee compensation is below market value, especially considering the flexibility you'll need as a non-exempt employee. Pay raises are a fantasy, or insultingly low. I did sales for a little over 5 years, so I hope readers believe me when I say I know a fair bit about talking to people. You know what people hate more than liars? Bad liars. It is worse than just saying nothing at all. They could pay their hardworking employees, but seem to prioritize anything and everything else. As a warning to commissioned employees, keep your receipts, they have a tendency to… lets say, conveniently, neglect to settle up. For a Brick and Mortar type of customer service oriented ISP, would you imagine it is wise to pour limited resources into software development and week long conferences when their core business is static/shrinking? No one supports you here - they will fire or lose an employee, which directly makes your job more difficult. Then blame you for diminished work - Amateur doesn't even come close to describing it. Expect to be micromanaged, at the strangest times, by people who have never done your job full time, but assume they know how to do it best. You’ll be held to an elusive standard that the managers consistently do not themselves meet. There is an inappropriate relationship between two managers, which is nothing new in the corporate world, but let me put it this way. If you were running a company, and hired someone, with literally no professional experience. Say you happened to find them at a local business. Then quickly promoted them to be in charge of the daily operation of that company. After which, the company had consistently and bafflingly high employee attrition for years on end (50%-80%), and the company itself was financially static those years - Would a rational person not conclude that management may be the issue? Also this appears to be clouding professional decision making for personal reasons - this is the nepotism others have referred to. Given the above, I would honestly describe the culture there as requiring a cult-like belief in management.

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Cons

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Cons

If you’re an experienced field technician and are looking for a good company, then keep looking because this company is not it. From the outset, there are red flags that become apparent very quickly. While they might promise competitive wages and great benefits during the interview, the reality is far from what is advertised. The pay scale is not reflective of the industry standard for seasoned professionals and advancement opportunities are nearly nonexistent, regardless of your performance or work ethic. Management tends to be disorganized and rarely listens to the feedback provided by those actually working in the field. This disconnect leads to poor scheduling, with technicians often expected to work long hours with little notice. Tool allowances and equipment are another sore point. Many of the vehicles and tools provided are outdated, poorly maintained, or not replaced as needed. Field technicians frequently end up spending their own money just to get the job done safely and efficiently, with little hope of reimbursement or recognition. There is also a notable lack of training or professional development support. New technologies are adopted slowly, leaving you behind competitors’ skill levels and industry standards. The company culture is not supportive or team-oriented. High turnover is the norm and morale among current employees is low due to lack of recognition and appreciation from upper management. Communication is lacking, which means important details about jobs are often lost or miscommunicated, causing unnecessary frustration and delays. When issues arise in the field, support from the office is minimal, leaving you to figure out solutions on your own. In summary, experienced field technicians will find little to no meaningful incentive to stay with this company. Poor management, inadequate pay, a cheap SOHO network and a lack of genuine support or career advancement make this company a poor choice. If you value your skills, your time, and your professional growth, you are better off continuing your search elsewhere.

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