Career dead-end, slowly sinking ship - werkgeversreview Group Product Manager bij VodafoneThree

very good job for a starter

need more learning for growth

Flexible working arrangements in some teams. Some genuinely supportive individuals. Benefits package is relatively strong compared to parts of the market.

The Vodafone/Three merger has, in my experience, highlighted longstanding cultural and structural issues rather than solved them. Progression opportunities can feel limited, with development conversations often not translating into tangible outcomes year after year. There is a significant disconnect between what is said around inclusion, fairness and career development versus what some employees experience in reality. There is a strong emphasis on DEI and “bringing your whole self to work”, however at times this can feel performative rather than genuinely embedded in decision-making and career progression. Concerns around bias, favouritism and inconsistent treatment can leave employees questioning whether opportunities are truly equitable. The culture can also feel overly political. At times, colleagues may appear supportive on the surface, but trust can be difficult to build, and employees may feel cautious about speaking openly for fear that comments could later be used against them. Pay is below market for a number of roles, particularly given workload, expectations and the complexity of the work. While benefits are decent, compensation often does not feel competitive enough to offset this.