Oh, where to even begin. Like most people I was swayed by the illustrious image BBD created externally. Their social media and community involvement portrays them as a culturally-focused company that truly cares about their employees. Let me tell you, after a gruesome couple of years, that it's all an illusion - which is clear when you take a look at their high staff turnover.
At first you think it's just a certain few in management that are problematic (if you're reading this and you're working at BBD or have worked there before, you know exactly who I'm talking about), but as the months go by, you start to realise how toxic the entire management structure has become in order to fit in.
Like I've mentioned, there are still some good people left. These people are either only sticking around because they feel guilty and feel the need to protect others, or they are desperately looking to jump ship.
After leaving and working for a company who actually values me and doesn't make me feel like I always have to watch my back, I have only now realised how damaging my time at BBD has been to myself and others. I'm still in touch with a lot of ex-colleagues - some who have also left and some who are still there - and it appears that the toxic environment won't change any time soon.
My advice would be: if you're looking for a company that has two great parties a year and bribes employees with free Simba chips, then cool - this is the company for you. But if you actually value your mental health, morals and growing as a developer (or any other position for that matter), do your research.
