Pros
• Some talented colleagues who genuinely try to do the right thing every day.
• Exposure to many responsibilities early, which can accelerate learning for self-starters.
• Opportunity to work with retailers across Saudi Arabia and see the market up close.
• Decent tech stack and tools for day-to-day work, though adoption is inconsistent.
• If you thrive in ambiguity, you will never be bored here.
Cons
• In my experience, leadership relies on top-down directives with limited room for healthy pushback.
• Decision-making often feels reactive, with shifting priorities and frequent changes to teams and roles.
• Culture tolerates yes-man behavior; dissenting viewpoints are discouraged and sometimes penalized.
• I observed favoritism and perceived conflicts of interest, which undermined trust and accountability.
• Layoffs and reorganizations created instability and uncertainty about product and company direction.
• Product bets were frequently based on assumptions rather than validated customer insights or data.
• Metrics change mid-quarter, making success criteria unclear and performance reviews feel arbitrary.
• Hiring appears to value pedigree, then overrides expertise with prescriptive instructions from above.
• Cross-functional alignment is weak; sales promises and product readiness are often out of sync.
• Psychological safety is low; people hesitate to surface risks, mistakes, or realistic delivery timelines.
• Career paths and promotions lack transparent criteria, leading to disengagement and attrition.
• Workload spikes are common, with weekend or late-night asks framed as “urgent” without planning.
• Negative talk about former employees hurts morale and damages the employer brand internally.
• Feedback loops from customers are sporadic; learnings rarely translate into durable product roadmaps.