Pros
- Consider your TP experience as a gateway to Portugal: TP is like your starter kit for Portugal. You can find some pretty awesome accommodations (or maybe a few nightmare ones, depending on your luck and flatmates), snag private medical insurance, and even score yourself a fiscal number (NIF) and social security number. Just keep in mind, that getting those numbers can be a bit of a marathon and may require some persistent chats with the employee experience folks.
Kontras
- Unpredictable Job Stability: TP comes with a consistent dose of job instability. When a project is at risk, you're likely to be pulled down with it. They promise to relocate you to another project but be prepared for the possibility of landing a role you dislike, with less favorable shifts, lower pay, and the promise of bonuses that are either pitifully low or nearly impossible to attain. -Lack of Transparency: TP often leaves employees in the dark about the hierarchy between the project and the company. When issues arise, it's like navigating a foggy maze – you'll find yourself unsure whether the project or the company takes precedence. Unfortunately, clarity is something you'll have to unearth on your own, often requiring persistent inquiries to HR, who, regrettably, isn't always responsive. - Misleading Bonus Promises: Be cautious when calculating your salary based on bonus promises. These bonuses are often tied to KPIs that can be extremely difficult to achieve. Even if you manage to meet these targets, remember that the bonuses are heavily taxed, significantly reducing the enticing numbers you might have been hoping for. Don't let the allure of high bonus figures deceive you. - Stuck in the Shadows: Working in a multicultural team at TP may sound promising, but there's a catch. You'll be handling tasks for those fancy clients, but you're not their employee. Nope, you're just another TP employee, which means no benefits, no career growth, and absolutely no recognition from those clients. You're basically a faceless cog in their machine. - Unprofessional and Inhumane Managers: Many managers often leave employees scratching their heads. Their lack of professionalism and empathy is glaring, making it difficult to comprehend how they managed to secure their positions. It's a frustrating and demoralizing aspect of working in the company. - Fleeting Friendships: While you might encounter some genuinely nice and supportive colleagues, be prepared to see them depart frequently. The high turnover rate among coworkers means it's challenging to establish a stable and lasting network of colleagues. Building lasting professional relationships can be a constant struggle.
