Pros
You’ll trauma bond with some of the smartest, kindest people you’ll ever meet — usually while muttering “Is this real?” over your laptop in matching hoodies.
Cons
Ever dreamt of cosplaying as a SpaceX intern — minus the rockets, plus the psychological warfare? Or working somewhere so dysfunctional you could sell the pilot to HBO after your second week? Welcome. In my experience, the C-suite runs the company like they’re auditioning to be Elon Musk — ego-driven, allergic to structure, and convinced that duct-taping AI to chaos counts as innovation. Priorities change hourly. Deadlines stay the same. You’ll be expected to execute flawlessly on ideas that contradict yesterday’s plan. Some employees realize within weeks that the culture is toxic and quit. Like clockwork, leadership sends a dramatic goodbye email implying the person lacked grit, talent, or some undefined “fit.” Everyone knows the truth: they saw the clown car for what it was and escaped. Toxic leadership isn’t just protected — it’s multiplied. Multiple team members raised concerns about a hostile exec who created a deeply unhealthy and demeaning environment. The company’s response? Defend, dismiss, and then go hire more like him. The message is clear: the behavior isn’t a problem — it’s the desired outcome. And the branded clothing policy? Completely unhinged. It’s not about culture — it’s control. If you’re not wearing company branded gear, someone from leadership will Slack you to “fix it.” The request never comes directly. That’s part of the power play. You’re an adult who can’t choose your own shirt — because someone else needs to feel in charge.