Pros
-You’re given the opportunity to “wear different hats,” if that’s your thing. -Exposure to early-stage startup dynamics and scrappy workflows.
Cons
-The company culture is extremely chaotic and panic-driven. Last-minute fixes are demanded on an almost daily basis with little to no context or planning. Everything is deemed as urgent at the same time. -We work with a nonexistent product roadmap which ends up forcing employees to constantly fight fires. Overall piecemeal development with little to no planning. -Burnout is 100% normalized and speaking up about it usually backfires in a negative way. -Unprofessional, erratic, and blame-heavy communication is the norm. -Priorities shift pretty much daily. -Little to no investment in our growth and mentorship. -Rely doesn't care much about our day-to-day experiences and doesn't care about keeping us long term. -Accountability only flows one way. -Leadership lacks product experience and operates primarily as task enforcers, not collaborators.