Pros
- Smart, hardworking teammates who genuinely care about doing good work - Opportunity to learn how private-equity ownership operates (for better or worse) - Fast pace can build resilience and adaptability
Cons
- Chronic overwork due to understaffing, with compensation not keeping pace - 5+ layoffs in the past few years created constant job insecurity/fear and low morale - Limited career growth or advancement opportunities despite repeated promises - Leadership relies heavily on “put your head down and work hard” messaging without meaningful change - Long-term strategy feels unclear and reactive rather than planned - Burnout is common, and work–life balance continues to erode over time - Private equity ownership prioritizes cost cutting over employee investment - 3 days (department heads choose which days) in the office and moving towards 4 days - Long hours