Pros
Half of the people who work there are lovely and some of the nicest people you’ll meet, the other half have huge egos and are some of the most shallow you’ll meet
Kontras
I was at Rolex Australia for a few years and I could write a book about the place. You come into the company with such optimism, grateful to work for such a prestigious brand. As time goes on, the cracks start to show and the insidious truth about the company culture reveals itself. I’ve never seen so much turnover at a company. The people who decide to stay at Rolex are unhappy, but they don’t leave, because the company puts up a facade of being a great place to work and makes you feel disposable, fearful about never finding a “great” job like the one you have. To survive at Rolex, you need a huge ego. The people who are down to earth have their souls killed and they eventually leave. Oh and when you leave, you will be treated like a traitor for wanting better for yourself. The amount of money made by the company is enough to feed a country, yet they give the bare minimum to their staff. A small fruit box for the office was the one perk they offered. Pay is low, and once again you accept this because you are made to feel replaceable. Don’t get me started on the management. The disparity between what the general manager is paid and what the rest of the staff are paid is enough to make you feel ill. They turn a blind eye to bullying, despite many complaints being made about certain managers. People who have left Rolex still have PTSD after working there. I was personally disappointed by my direct manager, who acted like everyone’s best friend but was willing to throw you under the bus when she needed to. I am so much happier since leaving Rolex, I only wish I had done it sooner.