Pros
Free food and drinks and the other people in lower positions made it bearable to work, when those people left, shortly after, I left. They have a gaming console and ping pong table but they are only there for display and to keep you in the office longer than your hours.
Cons
Management can be overly controlling, with a strong focus on micromanagement rather than enabling employees to work effectively. In my experience, the technology stack was outdated across several tools, and there were unresolved code vulnerabilities that I had raised before leaving. There also seemed to be a lack of transparency and fairness in leadership decisions, with management often appearing to prioritize internal relationships over employee concerns. Hard work was not consistently recognized or rewarded, and compensation felt below market expectations. Salary increases did not appear to keep pace with inflation, which made long-term retention less appealing. The company also placed heavy emphasis on frequent performance reviews, KPIs, and activity tracking. While this was presented as being for internal research or improvement, it often felt more like a tool for criticism than constructive development. I also found the company’s approach to employee wellbeing disappointing. During my time there, I was dealing with a family member’s illness, and it was difficult to get leave or meaningful support. Although the company appeared to promote a caring culture, that care did not feel genuine when personal circumstances became challenging. Overall, the environment felt overly monitored, under-rewarding, and lacking in meaningful support for employees.
