Pros
1. Competitive pay increments offered to attract new employees. 2. Generally relaxed workplace environment (though this may vary over time). 3. Friday afternoon tea.
Cons
1. Leadership often lacks technical or data experience. 2. Data roles are highly fragmented across multiple specialized positions, leading to frequent miscommunication, shifting responsibilities, and less actual value delivered. 29 3. Significant loss of experienced team members due to staff turnover and layoffs, leaving remaining personnel struggling with growing knowledge gaps. 4. Inefficient technology choices and workflows lead to extended task durations, increased risk of errors and wastes of resources, primarily because management fails to address the core operational challenges. 5. Limited long-term salary growth after joining. 6. Limited dining options close to the office.