The company wants to be seen as a FAANG-level organization, but the reality is far from it. Core fundamentals like onboarding, documentation, stakeholder communication, and clear ownership are either weak or nonexistent.
Career growth is largely an illusion. I joined with a defined path toward an APM role, only for that direction to disappear without transparency. Promotions have stalled, salary hikes are disappointing across the organization, and performance doesn't seem to matter.
What's even more concerning is that managers have little to no influence over compensation decisions. The people who work closest with you and understand your impact don't have a meaningful say in your growth. That alone says a lot about how employees are valued.
Instead of fixing broken processes or investing in the people who keep the company running, leadership seems focused on adding more leadership layers and organizing flashy retreats. Culture events don't make up for poor execution, weak leadership, or a lack of career progression.
