Pros
Being on the right team makes it easy to thrive—even if it’s just by bonding over the chaos and dysfunction unfolding around you. Sometimes, the shared experience of navigating a complete dumpster fire is what truly brings a team together.
Cons
The C-suite’s focus appears to be more on selling the company than on fostering long-term growth or building a sustainable business. This is reflected in the ongoing reliance on a 'start-up' mentality, even after a decade in business, instead of adopting a more mature, strategic approach to operations.
While the narrative around 'equity benefits' is often emphasized (and used as a substitute for pay increases), the reality is that the only true beneficiaries of a sale will be the shareholders and the executive team. Meanwhile, staff are left to navigate the ongoing challenges created by constant pivots and a disjointed—or often nonexistent—business strategy. This ongoing instability reflects a lack of focus, care, and maturity from the executive leadership.
