Jake Mcmann
Google
Working here was one of the most mentally and emotionally draining experiences of my life. I had a bad feeling from the very first day. My manager consistently showed a clear attitude problem and didn’t seem to respect or value the people around him. Even during orientation, a lot of red flags were brought to my attention, especially about my manager which sadly turned out to be accurate signs of how the company operates.
Training was practically nonexistent. I was thrown into the job with little to no guidance, and the work order system is chaotic at best. Maintenance is treated unfairly across the board. On top of that, I witnessed illegal practices, like not paying proper overtime on shift differential, which is a clear violation of labor laws.
I dealt with weeks of harassment and bullying that pushed me to a mental breaking point. When I finally snapped under the pressure, instead of being supported, I was let go. Meanwhile, others—like an individual who failed a drug test after deliberately putting their hand in a machine (a clear safety and policy violation)—were allowed to return to work. The inconsistency and favoritism were blatant.
I also faced major issues with attendance being held against me for things out of my control—like the death of a family member (which I had approved time off for), and snowstorms where others were excused, but I wasn’t. It felt like I was constantly being singled out.
Cleanliness was also a serious concern. I saw cockroaches in the bathrooms and changing rooms on multiple occasions. I reported it, but as far as I could tell, nothing meaningful was done. If pests are visible in common areas, it raises serious concerns about hygiene throughout the facility.
Safety is another huge problem—unsafe ladders, people doing jobs without proper training, and tons of overlooked risks. Promotions were handed out not based on skill or experience, but seemingly on favoritism, often along racial lines. I watched qualified individuals be passed over in favor of people who were clearly unprepared but checked a different demographic box. I say this as someone who has worked alongside many Hispanic coworkers at other jobs whom I’ve respected and grown close with—this wasn’t about culture, it was about workplace discrimination.
This job broke me down in ways I didn’t think a workplace could. I wouldn’t wish this experience on anyone. There are major problems here that go far beyond simple management errors—they go into unethical and possibly illegal territory. I hope things change, but I wouldn’t recommend working here to anyone until they do. I was ashamed that I had lost my job, but I'm even more ashamed that I worked here in the first place.