Chaos, panic and disorder - Project Manager Reading Room Employee Review

1.0
22 Oct 2014
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Pros

Some of my peers were very motivated and produced great work

Cons

miscommunications from management often (always) led to problems constantly having to spin the story to clients attitude of "we do it better so don't challenge our process" This is just the tip of the iceberg. The interview process was short but LONG delays from acceptance of position until start-date (2.5 months). Alarm bells should have rung at this stage. Started in the position but without any former job description, after asking for a month it was finally produced 9 weeks after my original start date. There were gross inconsistencies within that document as to who I report to and to what extent my role enables me to perform my duties (looked like a copy paste job from Head office). No training or guidance in this period. I requested weekly reviews on my work, this happened for 2 or 3 weeks then ignored. The last review at the 3 week mark I was told that "we actually need to see if your position is viable". What?! Shouldn't you have worked that out before I left my job and accepted the position?? I also was excluded from many meetings / client interactions for no reason. As the decision seem to have been made shortly after my hiring, I felt that this was most unprofessional.

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4.0
9 Nov 2025
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Pros

I genuinely had a good experience at Reading Room with all the colleagues and clients and pleased to be in contact with many after leaving the team for a new role. The work is varied and interesting. There are always unknown opportunities depending on what plans new and existing clients bring.

Cons

It can be a very full and complex workload for the project managers. They take a few knocks at times. I hope the leadership is building them up. There job should be able to lead with authority. Software development always has its unknowns. Sometimes the work is understood, there has to be a better way of explaining that to clients and managing the expectations.

5.0
12 Dec 2025
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Pros

- great client relationships and good work opportunities - positive team atmosphere even in the harder times - flexible approach and trust in people

Cons

- the work can be really demanding - you need to be good at context switching - benefits/holidays aren't as good as at my last place

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