World changing mission but eroding bit by bit - Software Engineer Change Employee Review

2.0
Feb 28, 2024
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Pros

- The team was small, which meant we had a lot of freedom and impact in our roles - We had a working product with actual users. Witnessing our efforts making a difference gave us a strong sense of purpose - We had a chill work-from-home policy, and the office was in a good spot. It made the work-life balance feel just right - Collaborating with some genuinely skilled and adept colleagues

Cons

- Poor top level leadership. Unable to articulate and execute a clear data driven vision - Latest product decisions went against the company's principles and mission, creating a discord as our core values seemed compromised - Turbulence caused by funding, layoffs and resignations. Losing competent colleagues not only depleted our talent pool but also increased the workload for those who remained

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Change Response
2y
Thank you for your valuable feedback! This year we have a new leadership team to continue providing a greater experience for our team and customers. The new management team is committed to data-driven decision-making and prioritizing customer experience and feedback in our decisions. We have instituted a more rigorous review process for product decisions to ensure they align with our mission and customer-centric principles. Recognizing the inevitable part of startup journeys, turbulence caused by difficult market conditions and the layoffs that resulted, we have now thankfully secured a long-term investor as a new majority shareholder with a clear direction for the future ahead to stay less impacted by the market situation. We believe these changes will not only address the concerns raised, but also position us for a stronger, more cohesive future.

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4.0
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Cons

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5.0
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Cons

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Change Response
2y
Thank you for the feedback! We appreciate it and glad to hear your experience with us has been positive! You are correct about the sometimes changing goals, as a young startup we must always be able to rapidly adjust to new market conditions and trends and thankfully have been able to successfully adjust as needed during the turbulent times in the investment market of last years.
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