Pros
Work Life Balance - No work on weekends. 9-6 on weekdays.
Cons
**Management Style and Company Culture**: - **Toxic Work Culture**: The work environment was extremely toxic, with a strong emphasis on completing assigned tasks rapidly and without deviation. Interaction with colleagues beyond work-related matters was discouraged, as it was seen as a decrease in efficiency. This led to a lack of team cohesion and a stifling atmosphere. - **Micromanagement and Threats**: There was constant micromanagement, with frequent threats regarding job performance. Employees were often told their work was not up to the mark, creating a stressful and demotivating environment. - **Lack of Recognition**: Good work rarely received acknowledgement or appreciation, further diminishing morale. **Job Security and Employment Terms**: - **Unstable Job Security**: There was no sense of job security, as employees could be terminated at any moment without notice. - **Restrictive Employment Bond**: The company enforced an employment bond of 1-2 years with one-sided terms. Despite the bond's conditions, job security was still not guaranteed, as the company could terminate employees at any time but not vice versa. - **Lack of Collaboration Opportunities**: As an SDE, collaboration with researchers or traders was not encouraged, which is unusual in a good trading firm and limits professional growth and cross-functional learning. **Compensation and Benefits**: - **Below Industry Standard Compensation**: The compensation provided was lower than the industry standards, which was not commensurate with the job demands and work environment. **Feedback and Review Process**: - **Ineffective Review Process**: The review process was poorly structured, often starting with threats rather than constructive feedback. This approach made employees feel undervalued and more like subordinates rather than respected team members.