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I interviewed there a couple of years ago and was advised that because it is South African originating company, the culture has a very blunt/direct nature as per the 'typical' SA culture, and so if you are not of this mindset then you would struggle there.
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Originally posted by Bluenose View Postlots of long hours, management culture drives that not necessarily what the job actually requires.
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Investec advised that Glencore was worthless last year, since then the share price has doubled.
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Originally posted by Crossroads View PostInteresting. I can see how they much trumped "entrepreneurial culture" could simply mean a lot of effort and a lot of hours, and more than a touch of presenteeism. On the other hand the role I've been chasing does sound interesting.
The phone has been silent however so I'm guessing I'm not going to have a choice to make!!!
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What are you? a man or a mouse? Their money is the same colour as everyone else's. That's all you need to know
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Interesting. I can see how they much trumped "entrepreneurial culture" could simply mean a lot of effort and a lot of hours, and more than a touch of presenteeism. On the other hand the role I've been chasing does sound interesting.
The phone has been silent however so I'm guessing I'm not going to have a choice to make!!!
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I've done some work there when I was fairly green. Was the most stressful project I've ever been on.
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I know 2 contractors who both did not last long there despite being good team fits elsewhere....all I will say is they tell me its a very picky environment & some of the managers are hard work!
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Based on the answers so far, you might want to ask if they recommend anything other than Tena For Men.
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