Pros
The delightful perk of free lunches and the presence of a handful of incredibly friendly colleagues.
Cons
I joined the company with high hopes due to its groundbreaking product aimed at advancing cell therapy manufacturing and meeting the growing global demand for such therapies. The potential to lower the cost of cell therapies was a significant motivator for me. However, my experience with the company has been a mixed bag. The company's core product is undeniably impressive, and it has the potential to revolutionize the field of cell therapy manufacturing. It's exciting to be part of a company contributing to such an important and impactful industry. Unfortunately, my initial days at the company were marred by an unwelcoming and snobbish culture. From day one, I didn't feel welcomed by my team, and it seemed like there was an unspoken attitude of "why are you here?". The small team I was a part of had a tendency to focus on materialistic discussions, primarily centered around cars, houses, and pools, which created an environment that felt exclusive and cliquey. One of the major drawbacks was the lack of clarity regarding my role and contributions. For the first four weeks, I had to wait for access to a crucial software tool, only to find out that an additional two weeks would pass before I received the necessary training for it. This delay left me questioning whether I was hired prematurely for my position. Despite my efforts to stay productive, my manager's insistence on networking within the company added to the frustration. The constant busyness of my colleagues made it difficult to approach them for meaningful conversations unless it was during lunch breaks. This created a sense of isolation and hindered my ability to integrate into the team seamlessly.
