This company has had incredible creative talent walk its hallways, and it was muscled out because of jealousy. Those doing it had lacked the same talent and were preserving their upward mobility. Work somewhere where they aren’t intimidated by smart people and has a culture of succession. You will only get smarter by the quality of employee and move up based on your own merits and succession plan. This company won’t be at the top of anyone’s list and will progressively hire low grade recruits which will stall growth. Read W. Edward Deming work on quality management when comparing organizations you want to work for to avoid this same experience. Best of luck, prayers!
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Very good tip for anyone who wouldn’t want to repeat the bitter experiences from Fossil. Mediocre talent has squeezed out the greats from this company who go where their talent shines and brings new value.