Pros
- Salary and brand name may attract candidates initially. - A few hardworking colleagues genuinely try to support each other because the environment becomes emotionally exhausting otherwise.
Cons
One of the most psychologically draining teams I have worked in. The management style in this team is rooted in excessive control, micromanagement, humiliation, and fear rather than leadership. Employees are constantly monitored, second-guessed, and made to feel inadequate regardless of performance. Professional boundaries are routinely crossed. Personal questions about marriage and private life were asked in front of colleagues during work calls, which was deeply uncomfortable and inappropriate. There was a culture of gaslighting where concerns were dismissed, rewritten, or turned back on employees instead of being addressed honestly. Speaking up or escalating concerns did not feel safe. In my experience, retaliation was very real, especially after raising concerns with HR regarding managerial behaviour. Morale in the team was consistently low, and several employees privately expressed frustration, burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. The stress from this role genuinely affected mental well-being far beyond normal workplace pressure. Advice to Job Seekers: Do not evaluate this role based only on compensation, company brand, or interview experience. Ask detailed questions about the reporting manager, attrition within the team, management style, escalation mechanisms, and work culture before accepting an offer. If psychological safety, respectful leadership, and autonomy matter to you, think very carefully before joining this specific team.