http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/fuckedcompany Questions tagged with 'fuckedcompany' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:19:28 -0800 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:19:28 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/46565/How%2Dto%2Dknow%2Dif%2Dyour%2Dcompany%2Dis%2Dfucked What are the warning signs that your company is a sinking ship? I've been through a couple of bad experiences where a promising company went under, or became a crappy place to work due to various factors, including the economy and bad management. <br> While sitting through yet another mostly pointless meeting this morning, I began to compile a list of warning signs that it might be time to brush up the resume.<br> I am asking MeFi for their input, and if the list is good enough, I'll probably post it on my blog, or publish it elsewhere. (I'm especially interested in web/internet/software/new media companies)<br> <br> Here's what I came up with so far:<br> <br> A proliferation of meetings, especially closed door meetings and and pointless 'status' meetings.<br> <br> Senior executives leave and are not replaced - someone else takes over their duties.<br> <br> More emphasis starts to be placed on working hours and dress code. For example, coming in at 9:00 am sharp becomes more important than how many hours you actually work, or if your projects get finished.<br> <br> Visible cliques form among the departments.<br> <br> Dark humor and dilbertesque cartoons appear with increasing frequency. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.46565 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:19:28 -0800 career fuckedcompany list management work bashos_frog