Pros
Some capable and hardworking colleagues on the team.
Cons
The workload and expectations during my 3-4 years here were genuinely unsustainable. Deadlines were routinely set within hours or a single day, making quality output difficult. There was no real separation between work and personal time — nights, weekends, and holidays were regularly consumed by work demands.
During my tenure, I witnessed roughly 10-12 colleagues separated from the company, often for performance reasons, despite what appeared to be sincere effort.
More concerningly, I personally experienced and observed what I can only describe as discriminatory behavior and prejudice within the Data team. Certain employees were treated unequally based on factors that had nothing to do with performance or merit. This pattern appeared to be known at senior leadership and CTO level without meaningful intervention or accountability.
Favoritism and racism were noticeable in how opportunities and recognition were distributed. For employees with families or from minority backgrounds, the environment was particularly difficult to navigate.
The cumulative stress had a serious impact on my physical and mental health, and on my personal life.