Where the change never comes - Business Coordinator Boataround Employee Review

1.0
Jan 18, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of amazing, passionate, intelligent, smart, driven people, many of whom came with passion for boats and sailing, wanting it to positively impact the growth of company and improve the quality of the offer...

Cons

... only for their ideas and effort to be laughed at and killed with constant discouragement from management. Company advertises itself as a place for people with passion, while there is a simple key for success there. Lack of critical thinking is highly appreciated, as the main task, regardless of the position, is just following the orders. Rare moments, when you can share your ideas might give the sense of impact at the beginning, but with time it is easy to understand they are pointless waste of time, as your voice does not matter. What's more, you may start to feel not quite smart, as some leaders would put great effort for you to feel like this; sometimes felt like it's their main and only task, maybe besides providing multiple Excel reports to be filled, replicating the same data countless times. The office space is very dog friendly, but at the same time very people unfriendly. The most advertised company benefit often is not allowing workers to focus. Overall it is not a place for: - independent thinkers, - people coming with the ownership approach and wanting to make an impact, - people wanting to keep any level of confidence in their skills, - people maintaining some level of dignity.

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Boataround Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience at Boataround Company. We value feedback from our employees as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We are genuinely sorry to hear that you found the work-life balance challenging during your time with us. Your well-being is important to us, and we regret that we fell short of providing a positive experience. We are actively reviewing our policies and workload distribution to ensure a healthier work-life balance for all our team members. Recognition is a crucial aspect of our culture, and we apologize if you felt it was lacking during your tenure. We are working on enhancing our recognition programs to ensure that employees receive the acknowledgment they deserve for their hard work and dedication. We encourage you to reach out directly to our team if you would like to discuss your concerns further. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to making positive changes based on your insights. We appreciate the time you spent with us and wish you the best in your future endeavors. Best regards, HR Team

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* The People: The frontline staff and general employee base are incredible. You will work with talented, hardworking individuals who are the only reason the company functions. * International Environment: Truly diverse workspace with a great mix of cultures, which makes for a vibrant day-to-day social experience.

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Feb 25, 2026
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Pros

- Supportive and collaborative colleagues who genuinely help each other - Friendly team atmosphere despite challenging circumstances - In the past, there were real opportunities for career and salary growth

Cons

- There is almost zero transparent communication from the company. Employees are rarely informed about decisions, which leads to rumors and people finding things out indirectly instead of through official channels. - Leadership does not seem open to constructive feedback, and performance evaluations can feel inconsistent or subjective. Decision-making often feels unpredictable, which creates stress and insecurity among employees. - While employee benefits are being reduced or removed due to budget limitations, the company continues to spend money on initiatives that do not appear to add clear business value. - Due to the company’s current situation, there are almost no opportunities for professional or financial growth, which significantly affects motivation. - There is little to no company culture, and minimal visible effort to actively support or engage employees. - It often feels like some employees are treated more favorably than others. This affects fairness and morale. - As a result, the overall atmosphere has become tense and uncertain.

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