Anyone else tired of corporate bull shit?
Every job I apply to wants you to hire you if you “fit in with the company culture”. The company culture at every company goes something like this:
– Diversity (means we hired 5 people of color within the last year to fit our DEI Requirement)
– Advancement in your career (means absolutely nothing and the statement is meaning less unless backed by facts which usually isn’t)
– Caring about the community (we host 2 donation drives a year because the stakeholders told us we had to meet ESG score)
– Innovation (we used AI to screen your resume and we had 10 conferences on how to use chatgpt)
– Ethical (no comment)
– We care about our workers (we have a keurig and a water cooler)
Literally almost every company says the same shit; I’m tired of pretending like I care about these “core values” when even they know it doesn’t really matter.
I literally had an interview for a company once and they listed the most vague stuff as their core values including the stuff that I said; they asked me what stood out to me about their “core values”; one of their core values was to have fun or something along those lines. I told the interviewer that having fun is a part of success and that stood out to me. The interviewer then looked at me with the nastiest look and said “having fun is great, but work is more important!!”. What the actual fuck, if you don’t agree then why have this listed as your core values. Like I’m sorry I didn’t say some NPC shit like “oh yea I care so much about black lives and the lgbtq community and the fact that you guys put pride flags during pride month” (although nothing against those communities) or “I care about the fact that you guys give out soup to the homeless once a year”
What has your experience been like and does anyone work for a company that actually follows through with their “belief system” or core values; if so please let me know and I will be delighted to work for them.
One response
It seems like you’re frustrated with the lack of authenticity in many corporate environments when it comes to their stated core values. It’s understandable to feel disheartened when companies promote values that don’t seem to align with their actual practices.
If you’re looking for a workplace that truly follows through with its belief system and core values, it might be helpful to do some research on potential employers. Look for companies with a track record of making a real impact in areas that matter to you, whether that’s social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, or something else.
One strategy could be to seek out reviews and testimonials from current or former employees to get a sense of how well a company’s actions match its words. You could also consider reaching out to employees directly through networking platforms like LinkedIn to ask about their experiences with the company’s core values.
Ultimately, finding a workplace that aligns with your values and where you feel valued and respected can be key to a fulfilling career. Don’t give up hope that there are organizations out there that truly care about their employees and communities – they do exist, and with some research and networking, you may be able to find a good fit for you.