Thesis reviews about "coworker"

Fragile and inconsistent leadership, no room for growth, low pay and doesn't follow through on commitments

Politics.. Gotta kiss some *you know what* if you want to get raise and/or promoted.

-Despite the agency's claims of inclusivity and equity, there exists a significant pay disparity, and the individuals responsible for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion are limited in their focus. If you identify as a person with a disability or as gender diverse, I would advise against working here unless you are willing to invest significant effort in effecting change - good luck with that.

Working at an agency can have it's ups and downs based on uncontrollable client needs.

I was the first (and likely the last) barista Thesis HQ has ever had. After 20 years in the coffee industry, this role marked the first time I was paid a livable wage, and I was genuinely excited to bring my experience and passion to a company that seemed eager to support hospitality. In the beginning, the experience was overwhelmingly positive. I felt supported by my direct manager and most coworkers. However, over time, I encountered significant challenges—primarily with the executive leadership team (ELT), especially the CEO and one of the co-owners. Despite repeated requests, I was never given proper shelving for essential café items like glassware, mugs, snacks, and beverages. Everything was kept on the floor in a storage room, creating a chaotic and inefficient work environment. The CEO’s strong aversion to adding shelving—reportedly to maintain a “minimalist” aesthetic—ultimately created obstacles to keeping the space clean and organized. Ironically, my termination was attributed to not being “tidy enough,” which felt deeply unfair given the lack of resources provided. As the DEI Affinity Group Leader for “Queery,” a safe space for LGBTQIA+ employees, I also experienced friction with leadership. I declined to publish an emotionally charged DEI post to social media at their request because I felt it was performative and not backed by real structural support. Soon after, I began to feel tension around my involvement with Queery. It was especially disheartening to witness one of the co-owners regularly hosting religious gatherings in the café—during work hours—where guests would at times express anti-LGBTQ+ views. On one occasion, I addressed this directly and professionally, which was acknowledged. But I continued to feel that affirming queer presence in the space was not welcomed in the same way. Another listed reason for my termination was “outbursts,” yet no concrete examples were ever provided. I believe my advocacy for creating an inclusive, safe environment and my refusal to stay silent about issues affecting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ team members may not have aligned with ELT’s preferences for a more “a-political” atmosphere. I was encouraged to perform a version of “fake joy” rather than genuine hospitality. Despite these challenges, I’m proud of the impact I made at Thesis. I welcomed hundreds of guests with warmth, intention, and care. I created meaningful connections and helped foster a sense of belonging in the space I managed. In the end, I stand by my values and the work I did—and that’s what matters most to me.

Upward mobility is near impossible. Nepotism rules most promotions and hires. New rolls are given to outside hires instead of rewarding the talent that's already at the company. Leadership will ignore the warnings, requests, and other input of teams actively working with clients and, if things go wrong after these warnings, they will throw the team under the bus and take no responsibility. Extremely toxic interactions with most bosses. Passive aggressive messages, inappropriate after hours calls, or just ignoring people seem to be the main management styles.

Full of superfluous meetings and people with make-work management jobs. Really tries to talk the talk around diversity and equity, but pay disparities and lack of promotion abound. Company was unable to manage business shifts without massive layoffs.

C-Suite is awful and practices questionable ethics. They haven't promoted any of the talented lower people in over a year while they keep hiring higher-level directors, heads.

Leadership was cliquey, with obvious nepotism and favoritism when it came to hiring, promotions and growing opportunities. Participation in company ERG's and other initiatives seemed mandatory, and doing additional work for these initiatives was clandestinely enforced. Strong DEI standing with some great highlights for employees, but leadership involvement came across as performative. The whole experience is just an unpleasant memory.