Pros
- Opportunity for personal growth and learning due to the unique patient population. - Constant learning opportunities through talks, training sessions, and seminars. - Strong community and “family” feel with various workplace events, including: • Allied Health Days • Family Day • Fitness Days • Cultural celebrations (Deepavali, Chinese New Year, etc.) - Leave allowance is reasonable (subject to approval).
Cons
- Toxic office environment with workplace bullying. - Multiple staff resignations (four and counting) due to toxic behavior within the department. - Immature and unprofessional behavior, with daily sarcastic and snarky remarks bordering on harassment. - Unfair workload distribution, often involving personal attacks. - Supervisor is aware of the issues, but not enough action has been taken. - Workplace bullying is persistent, despite complaints. - Low pay compared to the workload and responsibilities. - HR department is extremely slow in processing requests. - Negative impact on mental health, with stress and anxiety increasing due to the toxic work culture. - Lack of psychological safety, making it difficult to speak up or seek support without fear of retaliation. - Poor team dynamics, with favoritism and cliques contributing to a hostile work environment. - No clear conflict resolution process, leaving issues unresolved and employees feeling unsupported. - Dread and burnout from the daily toxicity, making it difficult to stay motivated and engaged in the job.