AVOID IF POSSIBLE - Senior Software Developer GAMER2GAMER Employee Review

1.0
5 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hybrid working arrangement, nice office location

Cons

- There has been a noticeable increase in employee turnover, with many developers leaving the company - The work environment is challenging, with what appears to be significant office politics. - Preference for certain technical stacks, which may limit opportunities for those with different skill sets. - Project timelines often feel unrealistic, leading to rushed launches or delays, sometimes resulting in quality issues. - Compensation structure includes limited bonuses and modest salary increases. - Leadership could benefit from improved technical knowledge and project management skills. - Management have no idea what they are doing, crazy believe on AI to replace developer Addon to HR response : - Asking new join staff to leave good reviews just for surface reputation is not cool at all, thats the core reason that i leaving review here - Transparent policy on increment, KPI & bonus, not personal preference =] - It's important to recognize that microservices and serverless are distinct architectural patterns, hope you and your technical lead know about that - Consider prioritizing employee well-being and job satisfaction. They are human, not your tools / slave - Foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives. you are no longer a family business or china-pek small business. - Embrace collaborative decision-making processes that consider input from all team members, regardless of background or position.

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GAMER2GAMER Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations, but we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns. We strive to define a high-level technology strategy that allows our development teams to collaborate effectively and share knowledge across the company. While we do set some guidelines to maximize synergy, we remain open to engineers choosing the AWS services that best fit our serverless microservice design pattern. This balance helps us maintain consistency while allowing for innovation. We highly value the exchange of ideas within our teams. We encourage respectful challenges to ideas, cultivating an environment where the best solutions win, regardless of their origin. This collaborative approach ensures that every team member has a voice and that the best ideas are implemented. Regarding project timelines, we believe in empowering our engineers to set realistic timelines for their tasks. The majority of project ETAs are proposed by the engineers themselves after task allocation. In cases where a hard deadline is set, it typically stems from external factors or requirements, and we do our best to communicate these constraints clearly. As for AI, our focus is on enhancing the productivity of our engineers, not replacing them. We see AI as a tool to help our team stay competitive and efficient, supporting their expertise and creativity rather than replacing it. We're continuously working to improve and create a positive environment for all our employees. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to reach out directly. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

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1.0
18 June 2026
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

- Hybrid - Friendly teammates

Cons

- Poor work-life balance. - Unfair policy enforcement. - Favoritism. - Heavy workload. - Difficult leave approval process. If you're expecting a company that respects work-life balance, this may not be the right place. The company advertises a 5-day work week with 2 days off, but in reality, don't be surprised if you end up working 5 days with only 1 day off, or even 6 days with 1 day off. Complaining about it doesn't help. Sick leave can also be frustrating. Even when you provide a doctor's note, you may feel like you have to prove that you're actually sick. Public holidays are often working days. While the company says you can replace those days later, taking leave can be difficult due to operational reasons and ticket volume. Another issue is favoritism. Some employees seem to have no problem getting leave approved or having their shifts adjusted for personal plans, while others are told it's not possible. The workload is much more than what's listed in the job description. Besides handling tickets, you may also manage live chat, make customer calls, train new hires, and take on additional responsibilities as needed. You'll definitely learn a lot and gain experience quickly. However, if you're looking for fair treatment, predictable schedules, and a healthy work-life balance, you may want to consider other options.

1.0
11 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Office near train station only

Cons

Office politics. HR is famous for their gaslighting behavior. In front of staff tell us is boss fault, boss problem and will try to help us, in front of boss fault become a shoe shiner. HR also like to stop people when people are talking about serious work, just to chit chat with other person on irrelevant things like how was breakfast. Seriously? This is a family business, if you are not part of the family, you are replaceable any time they want to. If you are not part of the family clique, you are the exception. Account department always get good benefit and favor because family member is in there. If they don't like you, they will do whatever it takes to make your life miserable, setting impossible KPI, then proceed to gaslight you. You can do your work perfectly but they will always find 1 thing to argue you back and use that 1 thing to say you are not good, then proceed to force you leave immediately. Never trust the higher upper in this company. They smile smile say will help you, but behind you act different.

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