Pros
- Talented colleagues who genuinely care about their work
- Opportunities to learn and take on responsibility
- Exposure to meaningful work in controlled environmental monitoring
Cons
- Leadership changes created instability across the company
- Abrupt decisions being made without clear communication or consideration of long-term impact
- Continuous organizational changes made it difficult to build momentum or feel secure in your role
- Employee appreciation felt minimal; efforts often went unnoticed or undervalued
- Promised bonuses were retracted due to “company performance,” which damaged trust
- Layoffs were poorly communicated and left many employees blindsided
- Lack of work–life balance: It was common to return Monday morning to numerous weekend emails demanding updates, reports, and quick turnaround tasks, creating an expectation of being “always on.”
- False hope and empty promises: Employees were repeatedly told that positive changes, resources, or rewards were coming, but these commitments rarely materialized
- Low morale across the board: Constant pivots, unclear direction, and inconsistent leadership made it difficult for teams to stay motivated or confident in the company’s future
