Toxic Female Leadership Undermines and Sabotages Other Women - Document Controller McDermott Employee Review

2.0
12 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

There are some genuinely knowledgeable and supportive coworkers who make collaboration easier and help create a team-oriented environment. The fast-paced nature of the work keeps you on your toes and pushes you to learn quickly, think critically, and take initiative. If you’re motivated and adaptable, there are chances to grow your skill set across different departments.

Cons

If you're a woman working here, expect to be handed a generic title like “Document Control,” no matter how much responsibility you take on or what experience you bring to the table. It’s a clear tactic to avoid paying women what they’re worth. Titles don’t reflect your actual role, and advancement is more about office politics than performance or skill. One of the biggest issues is the leadership — particularly a woman in a senior role who has no relevant experience, lacks critical thinking skills, and doesn't understand the key functions of the project. Despite numerous costly mistakes, she continues to be protected by upper management. No one can explain how she got the position or why she still has it. It’s demoralizing to watch someone so unqualified hold power over people who actually know what they’re doing. The environment is toxic, competitive in all the wrong ways, and driven by ego rather than teamwork or results. If you’re thinking about working here, especially as a woman, be prepared to fight to be taken seriously — and don’t expect the title or pay to match your contributions.

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McDermott Response
1y
We’re sorry to hear your experience did not live up to your expectations. Thank you for your feedback, as we’re always looking for ways to improve.

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