Lowball offers after acquisition, no job security, Un professional HR practice - werkgeversreview Senior Software Engineer bij BOLD

BOLD acquired our company and re-hired some employees , offering a 25% salary cut on Cash component, 0 employee benefits , and no job security — not even a minimum retention period. This was done despite identifying some employees as "critical" to the transition. The HR communication was chaotic and unacceptable. There was no prior intimation, no clarity on timelines, and we were given a short window to sign a legally binding contract — with vague terms and no opportunity for negotiation. They knew employees were vulnerable and used that to their advantage. It felt like a take-it-or-leave-it situation, and they offered the bare minimum required to legally operate. They talk about “internal equity” and “evolving offerings,” but in reality, you’re being slotted into the lowest-cost template, regardless of your experience or contributions. This wasn’t a global experience — it was cost-cutting disguised as standardization. If you care about stability, transparency, or respect — think twice before joining BOLD.