Potential connectors beware! - Anonymous employee Connect Fibre Employee Review

1.0
Jul 1, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people are great but unfortunately this is irrelevant as the leadership here is hideous.

Cons

Potential connectors beware! This place is soul destroying, specifically in the build teams. Led by paranoia and his yes men. You will find yourself boxed in, isolated if you challenge him (don't dare - your days will be numbered!), berated publicly on calls and WhatsApp chats (yes this company runs its comms on WhatsApp off your personal phone so you literally cannot switch off from the place). He lies, bullies and spends most of his time switching between yelling and swearing at everyone on calls to being super charming and then switching immediately back again. The torment is unreal and unrelenting. There is little to no point in you trying to seek support from your line manager nor is there any support from HR - who will either ignore your concerns, or defend and deflect. I have worked at lots of start ups, and some big fibre companies and I can hand on my heart say that I have never experienced anything like it. You have no job security here - the build team leadership is appalling and run by a clown who has no soul or compassion for its people.

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Cons

-The probation system feels weaponised. Feedback is mostly verbal, often contradictory, and written evidence is rarely shared. -Managers avoid giving constructive guidance, then later cite “attitude” or “conduct” without ever documenting concerns. -Turnover among engineers is extremely high — several people left or were let go during my short time there. -Little visible support from management when raising safety or procedural issues; valid concerns can be interpreted as negativity. -Communication from supervisors is inconsistent and at times dismissive, adding unnecessary stress to an already pressured role. -Company vans, while low mileage, frequently have mechanical issues that create potential safety risks. -Overall, the culture feels defensive rather than developmental — more about control than collaboration. -Some less-experienced engineers appear to have been promoted into senior roles, leading to inconsistent decision-making and, at times, pressure to work in unsafe conditions such as overheated loft spaces or environments with known risks. -Despite this, management often expects unquestioning compliance rather than open discussion or collaborative problem-solving.

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