Good for learning in the early stage, but highly toxic work culture
Pros
Since it is a startup, there is a lot of opportunity to learn, especially for interns or those at the early stage of their career. You get hands-on exposure to different aspects of work, which can add value to your skillset if you are patient enough.
Cons
No proper written policies exist; the company functions more like an unorganized shop than a professional IT firm. Extremely rigid about punctuality—being a few minutes late brings interruptions, but the extra hours you work are neither acknowledged nor compensated. Workplace culture encourages sycophancy. If you cannot flatter the senior management, survival becomes difficult. Office politics runs deep, even at the director level. Employees who are straightforward, hardworking, and ask for fair appraisals face constant fault-finding and even risk termination, regardless of their years of contribution. Appraisal processes are biased and face-driven. Decisions are not based on year-round performance but rather on favoritism and flattery. Often, appraisals are delayed by months with excuses like “complete this task, then we’ll sit.” Leaves, time, and attitude are closely monitored to penalize rather than support employees. The overall environment is extremely toxic, demotivating, and hostile to genuine talent.
