Pros
* Many talented, hardworking people who genuinely care and keep things moving despite the chaos. * Interesting projects and ambitious goals. * Plenty of opportunities to learn because you end up doing more than your actual job. * Flexible work hours.
Cons
There is a big gap between the outside image and the reality experienced internally: * The biggest issue is leadership, particularly the CEO. Too many important decisions depend on 1 person, creating delays, shifting priorities and bias. * Long periods of silence are often followed by sudden micromanagement and scrutiny. Consistent and timely support is a luxury for only a few. * Communication can sometimes become unprofessional, including the use of profanity … Feedback and decisions can feel reactive or moody rather than constructive. * Despite the “human focus”, it does not feel safe or effective giving honest feedback. People learn quickly which topics are welcomed and which are not. * Burnout is common. You are either working overtime to catch up with expectations or worried about the next workday, either way you are eventually unable to disconnect at home. * Salaries and career progression lack transparency. Employees are expected to cover additional responsibilities or entire roles without meaningful adjustments to compensation. * Morale massively declined over the years, even teams responsible for culture and people are showing the same symptoms they are meant to prevent. * Watching good people walk out the door recently has become normal … * Hiring, HR, and internal processes move painfully slow and you have to follow up often. * For the majority, AI adoption has felt rushed and without training or planning.