Pros
• The team is great (if they are still there). • Cozy office, good snacks, and fun activities like parties and launches. • The product and business model are genuinely good. • They have a good package for when they fire you.
Cons
• There is a lack of honesty from the CEO and COO. Even the CEO’s personal life story feels fabricated. The COO promises everyone a voice, then fires those who don’t strictly obey. • The COO manages the company like a tribe. He gives raises to his favorites; those close to him do whatever they want while others must simply obey. • It is not woman-friendly and there is constant pressure. Every member of management is male, which gives you a clear sight of the culture. • The best people are either leaving or planning their exit. • The CEO and COO lack direction and struggle to run effective meetings. Future plans remain unknown until product managers suggest unrealistic goals. • Gossip is everywhere and has become a primary form of communication because of the lack of vision and alignment.
