Overworked, Underpaid, and Poor Job Security: Think Twice Before Joining - Jr Backend Developer Smarten Spaces Employee Review

If you're considering joining here, I would advise against joining this company. The initial days they wont give you work, if you join as a fresher then for like 3 months no work and if experienced then one month and then suddenly they would burden you with loads of work with unexpected deadlines, I've seen people from backend and app team work on weekends and for 12-15 hrs daily, Despite this, the company hasn't provided salary hikes for three years and has even reduced some employees' salaries by 30% under the guise of cost-cutting. The company has developed a new AI-based product but uses this investment as an excuse to deny salary increases. Recently, a long-term employee was terminated for alleged poor performance, which raises concerns about job security. Additionally, the company imposes a strict three-month notice period with minimal chances of conversion to a full-time position. Interns should be particularly cautious, as there is little to no chance of receiving a pre-placement offer or proper onboarding training. I recommend reviewing the LinkedIn profiles of current employees, where you'll notice that many have been with the company for over four years. This is not indicative of a positive work culture but rather a situation where excessive workloads prevent employees from preparing for or pursuing other opportunities. Lastly, the company threatens legal action against employees who do not complete the 90-day notice period, further complicating any attempts to transition out. In summary, proceed with caution if you're considering a position here.