Pros
• Free product
• Reputable clientele
• Smart crew
Cons
• Senior leadership shows little investment in employee growth, often under-promising and stalling development. Employees must repeatedly follow up to receive performance reviews, and managers show minimal effort in providing guidance or development-focused feedback - when feedback is given, it is often only negative. This lack of support clearly trickles down, resulting in confusion, burnout, and low morale across junior teams.
• Expectations, rules, and treatment vary widely across teams and individuals, fostering inequity, frustration, and a lack of trust throughout the organization.
• Workloads are consistently excessive, with long hours treated as the norm. High performers are given increasing responsibility without additional pay, recognition, or support, reinforcing a culture where overwork goes unacknowledged.
• Benefits, compensation structure, and internal policies fluctuate frequently and are not communicated transparently. HR support is extremely limited and inconsistent, making it difficult for employees to access reliable information or timely assistance.
• Turnover is extremely high, and layoffs/firing occur without adequate backfill planning. Remaining employees are expected to absorb additional work for weeks on end with minimal guidance and the expectation to “figure it out.”
• The overall culture is cliquey, gossipy, and unprofessional, resembling a sorority-like environment that is exacerbated by weak leadership and lack of accountability.