Pros
Informal, flexibility, work from home, able to put on multiple hats
Cons
1. Toxic favouritism culture Advancement often depended more on alignment with management than actual contribution. Individuals who were skilled at self-promotion and taking credit for others’ work tended to rise quickly, while those focused on substance and delivery were overlooked. It created a culture where manipulation was rewarded, and leadership replaced by gaslighting 2. Unequal treatment of local staff Preferential treatment was consistently skewed toward immigrant staff who aligned closely with leadership, while local employees were frequently sidelined and under-recognized — contributing to a deeply imbalanced workplace 3. Leadership lacks professionalism Leadership was reactive and inconsistent, often self-serving. The management team lacked strategic direction and emotional maturity. Decisions were frequently made impulsively, with little transparency or accountability. There was more focus on personal branding than on building a fair and ethical organization. Additionally, client offerings often relied on recycled content and exaggerated claims of innovation. While marketed as cutting-edge, the actual value delivered was inconsistent and raised concerns about transparency and credibility 4. Non-existent training or guidance Protocols and communication plans did not exist. Staff were expected to figure things out on their own yet were held accountable for outcomes without proper support. It wasn’t just disorganized — it was negligent
