Pros
The only seemingly positive thing about this workplace is the salary—until you realize you’re paying higher taxes than usual. They heavily promote their RRSP contribution plan, claiming to match it at 8%. However, they make you pay taxes on their contribution, which reduces the actual benefit. In the end, the salary looks attractive on the offer letter but doesn’t translate into what you see on your pay stub or in your bank account.
Kontras
Toxic Management Alert: This company opened in Montreal in the summer of 2024. Don’t make the same mistake we did—accepting their offer solely because of the salary. Unfortunately, this workplace is toxic. A French manager, previously based in Singapore, was sent to be a manager in Canada and is extremely controlling and fosters a toxic work environment. Employees are treated more like slaves than valued contributors. It seems he is bringing an overworking mentality to Canada, assuming it’s acceptable. This approach is not only outdated but also highly inappropriate. It’s Not Hybrid: Although they advertise hybrid work, we had to fight to secure two work-from-home days per week. Their employee handbook explicitly states that WFH is a privilege, not a right, and they reserve the right to terminate it at any time. Additionally, the two WFH days are fixed and non-negotiable. If you have an appointment, tough luck—you'll need to schedule it on your designated WFH days. The rigidity is absurd. Terrible Work Culture I regret leaving my former employer for this role. They portrayed everything as positive during recruitment, but the reality is far from it. Everyone here is miserable, and many of us are already job hunting. Exploitation of Employees The workload is excessive, and there is no overtime compensation. They expect you to stay late regularly; you're labelled lazy if you leave at 5 p.m. This company promotes a culture of overwork and exploitation, leaving employees feeling undervalued and burned out.