Pros
Talented individual contributors who genuinely care about their work. Opportunities to collaborate on interesting initiatives across teams. Remote flexibility depending on the role.
Cons
Frequent and unpredictable shifts in direction. Priorities changed suddenly, often without explanation, which created rework and made long-term planning almost impossible. Uneven leadership quality. Some managers were supportive, but others operated with inconsistency, unclear expectations, and contradictory feedback. Lack of recognition and fairness. High output and impact did not consistently translate to support, recognition, or growth opportunities. Performance standards applied unevenly. Different people were held to different expectations, and favoritism plays a noticeable role. Expected to deliver without support needed to do the best work. This includes last-minute changes, mixed signals, and unclear ownership. Limited accountability from leadership. When processes broke down or misalignment happened, responsibility often fell downward instead of being shared.