I empathize, and I feel like I watched this happen a few times to new hires at my old job. A glowing Glassdoor profile is as much a reflection of engagement with Glassdoor as it is the quality of company and work environment. An "engaged employer" badge on a company's profile almost certainly means the numbers are juiced upward.
My previous company of 7 years had 4.9 stars on Glassdoor. They cared a lot about maintaining their profile.
My current company of 2 years has 3.5 stars on Glassdoor. They don't care much at all about maintaining their profile.
Even accounting for the jadedness that comes with tenure, my current company is a much better place to work in many ways. Old company was fine, good even, but lol at 4.9/5. I won't be going back anytime soon, despite the standing invitation.
My previous company of 7 years had 4.9 stars on Glassdoor. They cared a lot about maintaining their profile.
My current company of 2 years has 3.5 stars on Glassdoor. They don't care much at all about maintaining their profile.
Even accounting for the jadedness that comes with tenure, my current company is a much better place to work in many ways. Old company was fine, good even, but lol at 4.9/5. I won't be going back anytime soon, despite the standing invitation.