A great place to work - Avis employé Systems Engineer OGL Software

Watch terrible managers in their natural habitat and learn exactly what not to do when you eventually escape. You'll collect plenty of horror stories and "what not to do" examples for future interviews. Your ego will be regularly crushed by incompetent decisions from above, keeping you very grounded.

Constant stress, anxiety, and burnout become the norm rather than the exception. Dealing with toxicity, favouritism, gaslighting, and backstabbing. Below-market pay, stingy benefits, or "we're a family" excuses when asking for raises. Good people leave constantly, leaving you with even more work and a revolving door of panicked new hires. An environment that is great for building character and funny war stories, but terrible for your career trajectory, happiness, and long-term well-being.

Senior managers are approachable and always willing to step in and help; they not just names and faces in meetings. There is a wonderful mix of long service and newer staff, which brings an energy & enthusiasm into the office. Everyone is willing to share their knowledge and help each other. During my time at OGL, I’ve been given many opportunities to grow and develop new skills - sometimes in directions I wouldn’t have considered. I genuinely wouldn’t want to work anywhere else!

The only thing I can think of is that there’s never such a thing as a quiet work day.