Pros
- Some colleagues are talented and helpful.
- Exposure to different kinds of work.
- Eventually reimbursements are processed after follow-ups.
Cons
Onboarding Issues: Accommodation on the first day was uncomfortable and poorly managed. Even basics like laptop bags weren’t provided, and employees were expected to arrange these themselves.
Lack of Documentation: Appointment letters, office IDs, and proper legal documents were missing. No knowledge-transfer documents or training materials were available.
No Role Clarity: For the first three months, there was no defined roadmap, role clarity, or structured plan.
Unreliable Support Functions: Support processes were inconsistent and often unresponsive. Benefits such as insurance and tax-saving plans were delayed and required repeated follow-ups.
Authoritarian Culture: Leadership tends to adopt a top-down, command-driven style, leaving little space for collaboration or open discussion.
Work-Life Balance Issues: Long working hours (from around 9 AM until late night, often past 11 PM) were the norm. Daily scrums were rigidly enforced, even when they added limited value.
Lack of Recognition: Employee contributions were rarely acknowledged, and there was no structured feedback or recognition framework.
Office Politics: Favoritism and internal politics negatively affected workload distribution and morale.
Communication Barriers: Meetings frequently shifted languages, excluding some employees.
Compensation & Benefits: Pay was below market standards, incentives were delayed or withheld, and policies like meal cards and insurance were poorly executed.