Pros
-Met some really great coworkers who were supportive, kind and hardworking -The managers I worked with truly wanted the best for me and were supportive of my career growth -I created strong peer-level relationships despite being in a difficult environment. We often talked about the tough environment we were working in
Cons
-Chronic overwork with little recognition or appreciation -My role consisted largely of grunt work with limited opportunities for growth -Leadership appeared unclear on the overall direction and long-term strategy of the company. This was a huge red flag for me. -Decisions made by the head of the company often felt reactive and emotional rather than thoughtful or performance-based -During the first round of major layoffs I experienced, the only HR representative was let go and replaced with a third-party vendor that felt disconnected and out of touch with employees -A strong culture of fear existed throughout my time with the organization -Employees were fired unpredictably, creating constant anxiety and instability -Often after a surprising fire, many people would leave on their own accord, no doubt in reaction to the firing(s) -Strict in-office requirements were enforced unevenly. Higher-level employees were granted flexibility while others' presence in the office were closely monitored