Pros
My experience at RedBlack-Intelliflo following the recent acquisition was disappointing due to a lack of transparency and poor management decisions." Pros: 1. **Industry-Relevant Work** * The company operates in a dynamic fintech environment, offering exposure to financial software and IT infrastructure. 2. **Opportunities for Reorganization (in theory)** * The acquisition could have opened doors for streamlining processes and creating new growth opportunities—if managed properly.
Cons
Cons: 1. No Transparency During Transition There was a complete lack of communication about the acquisition’s impact on teams, roles, or job security. 2. **Unexpected Layoffs** Key personnel like the IT Lead were laid off abruptly, causing confusion and a decline in morale. 3. Poor Role Reassignments An information security professional was reassigned to the network team for "resource management," indicating poor planning and misalignment of skills. 4. Job Insecurity Employees were left uncertain, with many anticipating further layoffs, creating a tense and unstable work environment. 5. Unfair Onboarding Experience New hires, including myself, were brought in without clear disclosure of the company’s unstable situation. It felt misleading and unfair to join under such circumstances.