Pros
In the early days, before the company was acquired by private equity, it was a fun and fast-paced environment. Although it could be stressful at times, I believe that experience significantly contributed to my current success in my job. The leadership team, composed of strong female leaders, worked diligently to identify each employee's strengths and place us in roles where we could excel. While this might sound overly sentimental, they were actually quite tough and taught me how to use my voice and advocate for myself.
Cons
After the acquisition, the company underwent a complete transformation and lost sight of the customers' needs. All the female leaders left, and the organization was consolidated under another "sibling" organization run by men in Utah (draw your own conclusions). This shift resulted in a lack of female leadership and created a "bro culture" that felt cult-like and was characterized by mediocrity.