Don't fall for the perks - Software Developer de Banke Group Employee Review

I’ve worked at de Banke Group for 10+ years and the opportunities I’ve been able to own throughout this time have been limitless. I started my journey as a PA, however, 18 months later and after showing a keen interest, my role progressed to the core operations of IP Centrum and what a journey it has been, so far! I don’t see what I do as a ‘job’ but as work that I can pour my mind and heart into and it means something. I like doing things well, taking ownership and learning, and on top of that I’m surrounded by others that feel the same way too. For this I’m truly grateful that I have the pleasure of working for and with, such like-minded and caring people. This company isn’t for everyone, especially the fainthearted. It’s hard work that we do here but it’s because we’re trying to do the possible, when everyone else says that it’s impossible. I personally like that challenge and I thrive from it. Whist I’m doing the things I love, the company also offer great additions for us all too, such as (but not limited to): - Free on-site amazingly talented Chefs who make the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted! - Free Hairdressing services by the wonderful Jo (my locks have never been so well maintained) - Unlimited holiday policy - Free Chiropractic treatments I don’t see these as ‘perks’ but things that I’m thankful to have, as they help me to feel good and be fuelled while I’m doing some pretty intense work.

- Can be long hours. I personally don’t see this as a con (the hours fly by in my world). With this YOU have the power to improve it (for yourself and others). If you have a can do attitude and are motivated to do things efficiently, then like me this will not be a problem for you.

Great benefits (health plan, chiropractor, holiday, amazing healthy meals + snacks, hair salon, team events, etc). Great support in terms of work like balance. Great support in terms of job role / task completion with a pragmatic approach whilst still striving for excellence. Very informal / loose management structure, easily approachable and always open to hear new ideas, concerns and constructive criticism of existing processes. Extremely challenging and varied work, leading to immense job satisfaction. Projects are often started with a very loose idea of what the solution to the end goal is, which can give plenty of opportunity for creativity, to take ownership and to steer a project. Working at de Banke Group is extremely challenging. Some days can be long and stressful ... however ... if you are driven to produce your best work you can, can be honest with yourself and the rest of the team about where you are at, and have the gumption to pull through ... then this can be a great place to work and a great team to be a part of, producing some spectacular results.

Very informal / loose management structure can sometimes make it can feel like quite hard work to figuring out what the "right" thing to do is and how to get help during a project. Extremely challenging and varied work, leading to a fair amount of stress, sleepless nights and hair loss. Projects are often started with a very loose idea of what the solution to the end goal is, which can sometimes result in the feeling of constantly moving targets and lack of direction. Working at de Banke Group is extremely challenging. Some days can be long and stressful and at times it can feel like nothing you do is good enough.