Pros
I'd skip this if it were optional. Anyways, just to lighten the mood. The company went from MicroStrategy has good Management to Strategy has good MicroManagement They removed "Micro" from the company's name and added to the management while rebranding.
Cons
- Employees are expected to be seated before start time and stay at their desks without breaks until the end of the day. Leaving early is discouraged, but staying excessively long is normalised, and some even work 18 hours straight on some days. - Leadership culture is demoralising. Senior management frequently belittles employees, emphasises replaceability, exaggerates the forty thousand resumes they have, and yet it is hard for them to find candidates for hiring, as they had to conduct walk-in interviews for the Chennai office, creating a fear-driven environment. - Hiring and growth appear strongly influenced by favouritism. A non-technical VP handles interviews and often focuses on his own personal achievements rather than candidate skills. - Minimal focus on product quality or employee development. Learning opportunities and career progression are nearly nonexistent. - Public criticism and shaming are common, creating a psychologically unsafe workplace. - Employees have been encouraged to post coordinated praise about leadership on LinkedIn, which feels performative rather than genuine.
