*cracks knuckles* "We're a family!" is always a red flag
Pros
Coworkers are wonderful, hardworking, and most importantly, in the same boat as you! Atmosphere is fairly relaxed. Pay is fair for some (key word: some). The industry itself is interesting.
Cons
- There are individuals in upper management who are laughably unqualified - this is swept under the rug with a lot of talk but becomes evident pretty quickly - There is a distinct line in the sand between the select few upper management and everyone else - poor communication, passive aggression, and petty behavior, oh my! - COVID was handled horribly - the seriousness of the pandemic was mocked and those who chose to work from home were treated poorly - Diversity is a joke . The comments made by some of upper management would never fly in a company with real accountability - Lower level employees are not heard or taken seriously in their concerns, nor are they trusted with their jobs and integrity - Sales team are the stars - rest of the team is undervalued, underprioritized - Money is weirdly wasted in some areas while belts tighten for things that matter - The CEO and COO are spouses and this can create some subtle toxicity and discomfort
