Pros
- colleagues are very friendly & sociable - colleagues have impressive CVs, showcasing advanced skills set acquired from prior work experience at reputable firms - nice modern office, plenty of space, casual dress code - exposure to a lot of technical areas = opportunity for on-the-job training
Cons
- Management discuss and make (subjective) decisions behind closed doors, without consulting relevant team members (ex: strategy) or in-house experts. - Management completely overestimate their own knowledge & capabilities (technical + soft skills) - Management need to delegate effectively AND trust their delegates. They often challenge for the sake of it (unnecessary details, rhetorical questions,...), and systematically set impossible deadlines. - Management calls & emails on your private phone day & night, + weekends and holidays. 95% of requests could wait, but they always demand the answer immediately. - Employees do not trust management: they show no empathy, withhold most company information, and do not communicate internal matters well or even truthfully (ex: when employee leave). - Management asks for feedback but has never addressed any of the points - no training, no training plan, no talent management - HR is focused on recruiting only. It is a shame as the talent pool on site is incredible and could be leveraged easily. - No benefits provided (pensions, gym, free fruit, etc)