Pros
- Flexible working hours were a strong positive before a management change. - The team itself was skilled, collaborative, and supportive despite the environment.
Cons
- The team consisted of eight engineers (data, BI, and analytics) reporting into three managers with competing priorities, resulting in unclear direction and constant context switching. - Management lacked effective prioritization and people‑management skills, leading to confusion, unrealistic expectations, and low morale. - There was no defined career progression or development pathway. - Agile practices (sprints, daily stand‑ups, etc.) were introduced but used primarily as a micromanagement tool. Performance was judged largely by burn‑down charts rather than outcomes or quality, discouraging honest estimation and sustainable delivery. - Over time (In the span of 4 months), approximately 90% of the team left, largely due to management practices and the overall working environment, resulting in significant loss of knowledge and continuity.