Pros
you’ll get a front-row seat to some of the worst management practices imaginable. if nothing else, it’s a masterclass in what NOT to do. some colleagues are decent, though they’re likely eyeing the door just like you will be within weeks. the office is nicely designed, a fitting monument to the owners’ obsession with appearances over substance.
Cons
this is the only tech company I've worked for in which employees have negotiated for less equity. the owners are distracted dilettantes who treat the company like a vanity project. they’re more interested in planning irrelevant office events or micromanaging decor than delivering results or supporting their teams. arbitrary firings are routine. promotions are meaningless—management will yank the rug out from under you with zero warning, no PIP, no feedback, and no reason. you’re disposable the moment they feel like it. zero accountability or direction. projects languish for months because leadership can’t make decisions or follow through. you’ll spend more time fighting against management’s laziness than actually doing your job. no vision, no strategy, no clue. decisions are arbitrary and based on personal whims or aesthetics rather than any coherent business strategy. it’s a mess from top to bottom. if you value stability, don’t even think about working here. the revolving door of firings creates a constant undercurrent of anxiety and distrust. morale is nonexistent. you’ll waste your time and energy here, only to realize you could’ve been paid better and treated with respect elsewhere.