Pros
Allows for some remote flexibility if you are working near an office
Cons
Compensation is below market value and the company does not provide equity unless you are one of the top execs. Career growth opportunities are limited and career paths are unclear, while many job openings or promotions are given to friends and family of leadership. The company has substantial communication challenges. Leadership does not have clear messaging and will oftentimes refuse to elaborate on its goals or statements. Leadership will generally take the advice of its investors over the advice of our own people who are closer to the situation. Many individuals and teams are working within siloes and cross-functional work can be difficult as we are not a company where sharing and collaboration is in our DNA. The culture is one that prioritizes short-term results over long-term solutions. This often leads to bad work that needs to be fixed and increases the amount of pressure on employees. Oftentimes employees are encouraged to work long hours, including nights and weekends, and the company does nothing to discourage a bad work-life balance. While the company has declared a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, there seemed to be a lack of concrete initiatives or programs in place to foster a truly inclusive workplace culture. Many people do seem to get away with disrespectful or toxic behavior. There is a large disparity in the amount of amenities & perks you can expect based on your office location. HQ is in Belgium and so all other employees can feel like an afterthought.
