Pros
They have snacks, if that’s what you’re into
Cons
This is a psychologically unsafe workplace. The gap between the company’s stated values and employees’ lived experience is staggering. Words like “wellbeing,” “respect,” and “inclusion” are not only hollow, they’ve been completely gutted of meaning. In practice, the opposite is often true: these values are routinely contradicted by leadership behaviour and day-to-day operations. Managers engage in unprofessional gossip, not just about current staff, but even about former employees. Team dynamics often include unsettling rituals that resemble hazing. Rather than operating as a neutral or supportive function, HR appears to protect not even the company’s broader interests, but the personal agendas of those who maintain favour with leadership. Concerns, whether about harassment, bullying, or mismanagement, are quietly swept under the rug. People leave without due process, with no meaningful investigation or accountability. Turnover is high but rarely acknowledged. Exit interviews, when they happen, feel like a box-ticking exercise. The message is clear: the system isn’t broken, it’s functioning exactly as designed. You get all the stress of the tech industry with none of the benefits. Pay is significantly below market rate, and the gap between effort and reward is glaring. Ongoing mergers and restructures continue to burden already overstretched teams, with no redistribution, recognition, or support. If you value integrity, fairness, or being treated with basic dignity, this environment will likely leave you disillusioned, depleted, and desperate for an escape.