Pros
HQ: - The core values, work dynamic and work environment at the HQ office in Belgium are great - A lot of valuable, trustworthy and knowledgeable employees around the world who are willing to help and assist - The company has a global presence; opportunities to move around internally across the world - Good products and vision; aligned to the markets' needs SG: - As it's a small company in Singapore (3 to 4 employees, 1 boss), you can get a lot of responsibilities and be independent in your work - You can get a lot of exposure to different functions (benefit of a start-up) and end up working on multiple fronts (career experience) - Good amount of annual leave - Annual global meeting in Europe - Well located in the CBD
Cons
HQ: - Quite remotely located if you are not from the region - Needs a manager with new business input SG: - Management does not understand the products offered, the regional market or the local culture (a lot of inappropriate things happened during my tenure and a lot of doors were shut with industry players) and is unable to guide the team in the right direction or come up with a strategy - Management is not supportive and acts in a patronizing, sanctimonious, distrustful, distrusting and micro-managing way; antiquated and suffocating managing style - Management has no real experience in managing and motivating a team, hence the disharmony and highly negative work environment - There is no meritocracy; brown-nosers and people who say what management wants to hear instead of the truth are rewarded - Management continuously acts out of self-interest, for their personal benefit and to preserve a fake reputation in front of internal and external stakeholders; blames others for any disagreement or problematic situation - Management lacks transparency hence why play pretend and lying to HQ and internal departments is easily done - Management critically lacks leadership, capabilities and knowledge base - Management is unable to set clear boundaries around roles and responsibilities; leads to frequent confusion and conflicts in the workplace - No meaningful opportunities to grow within the company as there is no hierarchy and limited layers for advancement