Pros
There are many great people working at the company, which makes the day-to-day work environment more enjoyable
Cons
The work is very intense and demanding, which in itself wouldn’t necessarily be a problem. However, the company struggles to organize the workload in a sustainable way. Management sets deadlines with clients without considering how realistic they are for the team responsible for delivering the work. As a result, employees are often forced to work at an extremely fast pace, prioritizing quantity over quality. The company frequently encroaches on employees’ personal time. Sometimes there arises an unspoken expectation to work late evenings and weekends — technically it’s “optional,” but in practice it feels mandatory if you want to keep up with the workload or be perceived as committed. This work style is heavily romanticized within the company culture. Simply working the hours you are contracted to work is often not seen as enough. Recognition tends to go to those who constantly work overtime and push themselves far beyond reasonable limits. Leadership (including the CEO and CPO) often speaks about future growth and acquiring new clients. While that may sound exciting from a strategic perspective, for many employees it mainly translates into even more work and pressure which results in a growing feeling that they are working primarily for the company’s success rather than their own development, . At the same time individual ambitions and well-being are not given much consideration. Salaries are relatively low considering the workload and expectations. In some cases, employees are not adequately compensated for the level of responsibility or the qualifications they bring to the role.