Not even close to my experience. There were some of that type early doors but they were hangers-on from a much earlier time and were soon persuaded to retire.

Very little difference from the private sector where i also worked save less long hours - although I am told by those still there that this ethos has spread into the public sector but without matching rewards - and nicer management motivated by providing better service on a pittance rather than aggressive bullying styles I frequently encountered in the private world.

I suspect your experience is either isolated or out of date.

Thanks.
I doubt I will ever work in such a friendly workplace again. We didn’t get much training though, just lucky to work with such a good bunch and a good manager (I didn’t miss a single Palace home game in my 14 years there which is very good going when you work in retail!).