Problematic conditions - Software Engineer Onja Employee Review

1.0
15 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Located in a beautiful country and Tamatave is a very interesting and diverting city.

Cons

The manager's control reaches far beyond the working environment into the private lives of the employees. To persuade the developers and other national and international employees manipulative methods are used. By inducing guilt and feelings of shame the mostly highly staff is made compliant. The company uses oppressive contracts. The problems are denied by the management and suggestions for improvement do not get through. In sum, what is described as a Tight-knit team in Onja’s job advertisements, for me, revealed itself as an organization under authoritarian leadership in which dissent and critical thinking has no place.

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4.0
30 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Onja’s purpose is truly inspiring, the team is supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven. Everyone is approachable which creates a great sense of community. Onja values flexibility and well-being, which makes the work environment feel human and respectful.

Cons

Things move quickly and priorities can shift often — it’s exciting but can also be challenging if you prefer a slower, more structured routine. There can be a lot of micromanaging in certain areas, which sometimes makes it hard to feel fully trusted or autonomous. It can limit creativity and slow down decision-making.

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