Pros
- At times, there was a focus on culture, which helped with morale. - Many genuinely kind and supportive colleagues, which made day-to-day work more enjoyable. - Salaries are decent. - Work–life balance can be good.
Cons
- The company is struggling, which shows in how employees are pushed out rather than supported. - Advice-seeking or feedback conversations with leadership can be weaponised against staff, creating a lack of trust. - Clear favouritism — if you don’t fit with certain people, opportunities are overlooked. - Little to no formal training provided; employees are expected to find their own development pathways. - Leadership shows very little accountability, particularly around finding meaningful work for employees. - HR is not a neutral or supportive function, often prioritising leadership over staff. - No clear policies or structures in place, which creates confusion and inconsistency. - No written feedback is provided, and requests for clearer guidance are dismissed as “spoon feeding” or “hand holding.” - The environment can become toxic and demoralising, which was ultimately why I chose to leave.