Pros
I can not see any for my career now.
Cons
There is no positive work culture or flexibility in the company. An old senior employee has created a toxic environment, and the top management follows him blindly. The company judges developers based on typing speed rather than actual technical skills, which creates unnecessary pressure. The management is highly two-faced. When things go well, they take all the credit, but when something goes wrong, the blame game immediately starts. Although the leadership expects employees to deliver AI-related work, they themselves have very limited understanding or vision about AI. Expectations are high, but there is no proper direction or planning. Employees are expected to remain available even during festivals like Diwali, which reflects the poor work-life balance in the company. There are no meaningful salary increments or rewards, even for high performers. Hard work and dedication go unnoticed. Disagreeing with the senior “old fellow” is almost equal to starting your notice period. Anyone who questions him risks being sidelined or pushed out. He constantly monitors employees and keeps an eye on where people are going and what they are doing, which creates an uncomfortable and stressful environment. Ironically, top management spends countless hours in discussions every day with no outcome, but if an employee spends a little extra time away from their desk, they immediately come under scrutiny. The CEO and CTO appear to have no clear direction or long-term vision, largely because this senior employee heavily influences decision-making. There is no learning environment in the company. People rarely discuss new ideas, innovation, or modern technologies. The senior employee only introduces technologies and processes that he already knows so that the company becomes increasingly dependent on him. I also observed internal politics where he seemed to manipulate situations using a “divide and rule” strategy. At one point, he stayed away from the office for months, and after actions were taken by the CEO and CTO, he returned as if everything had been planned. Overall, employees no longer respect or trust the top management. The culture has become “do as I say, or you will be fired.” At this stage, there is nothing meaningful left to learn in the company. There is no appreciation, no growth, and no recognition for employees.