- Low pay
- No overtime pay despite consistently working long hours, often exceeding 12 hours a day
- A demanding work environment with little to no breaks throughout the year
- Reports of poor treatment by some leads, supervisors, and heads of department, with allegations of:
- Politicized behavior
- Favoritism in career growth and opportunities
- "Buttering up" or currying favor with higher-ups to advance one's own career, rather than merit-based progression
- Unprofessional behavior and biases influencing decision-making