Unbelievably toxic environment with egotistical leadership - Senior Manager GDS Group Employee Review

1.0
11 May 2026
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Pros

I cannot think of a single one

Cons

This is the worst place I have ever worked in a very long career. The environment feels like someone found Wolf of Wall Street on Temu. The leadership only values people kissing their backsides. Backstabbing, nepotism, spying, and snitching are all rewarded. Your ideas will not be listened to, you will not be given any freedom, and if you're not part of the clique, you have zero chance of achieving anything here. I've never witnessed a company that expends so much energy massaging the egos of very average employees. A lot of them have only ever worked at this one company, and my god, does it show. It's insane how wonderful they all think they are, giving themselves fake senior sounding job titles, strutting around like ridiculous peacocks. It's hilarious, cringe, and genuinely alarming all at once. Anything you negotiate before joining is completely worthless. These people cannot be trusted. Not just terrible colleagues, but truly awful human beings. They will pressure you to let them control everything you do, and if you push back even slightly, they just fire people as though it's the only way they know how to resolve any kind of conflict. You could literally work anywhere else and be better off than joining this company. Run a mile, then run some more. You have been warned.

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GDS Group Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback regarding your experience with us. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your time at the company was so negative and that our culture did not align with your expectations. We take allegations regarding favoritism and communication breakdown very seriously. Our goal is to foster an environment where diverse professional backgrounds are valued and where every team member feels empowered to contribute their ideas freely. It is clear from your comments that we missed the mark during your time with us. While we recognize we aren't the right fit for everyone, we are committed to continuous improvement. We are currently reviewing our internal feedback loops and management training to ensure our leadership style remains supportive. We wish you the best of luck moving forward.

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