Fast Track Reviews

The workplace culture here has some serious issues. A lot of tech leads are strong technically but very weak when it comes to people management. Feedback is often delivered in a way that creates stress and anxiety instead of helping people grow. Some leads use language and behavior that, in a more mature company, would easily trigger an HR investigation—but here it’s tolerated, mainly because they’ve been around for a long time and keep getting promoted despite lacking real management skills. There’s a constant pressure narrative: “you’re underperforming,” “we can do more,” “you need to push.” Instead of motivating people, this creates insecurity and burnout. Challenging ideas is basically a no-go. The hierarchy is very top-down: you listen, you execute, and that’s it. Many talented colleagues genuinely want to improve things, but leadership tends to shut down ideas to protect themselves rather than collaborate on better solutions. The probation period is especially rough. New hires are constantly reminded that probation is ending and that they need to give “100%.” It feels more like psychological pressure than support. I’ve never experienced anything like this in other companies—it’s closer to intimidation than empowerment. From the outside, the company markets itself as innovative and forward-thinking. Internally, though, the tech stack and processes often feel outdated and don’t always meet modern standards for quality and reliability. People in other offices are generally great to work with, but the Sliema office culture feels old-school and disconnected from what you’d expect in a modern European or US company. Be aware that growth is very political. The company is highly hierarchical, with internal “clubs” of influence. Career progression often depends more on who you’re friends with than on performance or ideas. Not surprisingly, high performers tend to leave quickly for better opportunities. Those who relocate for the role often stay longer, not because things improve, but because they feel stuck.

- Many of these “positive” reviews are conveniently written by new joiners, kindly nudged by HR (not mandatory, of course… but when you’re on probation, you get the hint :). - The company is stuck in the past. It’s 2025, yet because the CEO insists, everyone is forced into the office. Don’t expect flexible or modern working practices, they are not interested in adapting to today’s standards. -That shiny “Great Place to Work” award? It is for one niche category, ONLY IN MALTA. It looks good on paper, but it doesn’t reflect the day-to-day reality. - The Malta office is drowning in gossip. Barcelona likely isn’t much better culture flows from the top. - At the end of the day, this is a one-man show. If you’re just starting your career, maybe it is a stepping stone. But if you are a seasoned professional, AVOD IT! You will regret the detour. - INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES, BEWARE: the relocation package (flight, hotel, first month support) looks nice but is smoke and mirrors. Salaries are below Malta’s industry standards, and you will only realize THE TRAP once you are there. HR will put on their best “sales” act, but DON'T FALL FOR IT. -RELOCATING FOR THIS COMPANY SIMPLY NOT WORTHING - And the job titles… oh, the titles. They hand them out like pastries. Apply for “Manager”? Congratulations, you might become “Head of X” tomorrow. It’s less career growth and more of a vanity game.