Very Toxic Workplace - Product Manager True Balance Employee Review

1.0
5 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

No pros are there at all

Cons

Tea and lunch breaks are used to discuss who should be fired. People secretly record conversations and use them against others. There is no trust, only office politics and fear. Employees cannot speak freely because anything they say may be used against them. This creates a very unhealthy and stressful work environment.

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1.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You learn to survive. Good place to understand office politics, manage egos, and figure out who actually makes decisions.

Cons

Too many decisions are driven by politics instead of logic. Management maturity is questionable in most teams, and growth often depends more on who likes you than what you deliver. In several cases, people with 4–5 years of experience were managing teams with engineers having 10+ years of experience, which often led to questionable decisions and unnecessary friction. Collaboration takes a back seat.

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True Balance Response
3d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience has led to this perception. At True Balance, we believe that a collaborative, transparent, and merit-driven culture is essential, and feedback such as yours helps us reflect on areas where we can improve. We have multiple platforms available for employees to openly share their concerns and suggestions, including regular Town Halls with leadership, Open Office Hour sessions with management, skip-level interactions, manager connect forums, and our HR Business Partner channels. These forums are designed to encourage candid conversations and ensure that employee feedback reaches the right stakeholders. Leadership responsibilities are assigned based on a combination of capability, demonstrated performance, potential, and business requirements—not tenure alone. That said, we recognize that effective people management requires continuous development, and we continue to invest in strengthening our managers through regular leadership development initiatives and feedback mechanisms. We genuinely value constructive feedback and encourage employees to use the available forums so that concerns can be discussed, understood, and addressed. Our leadership team remains committed to listening, learning, and continuously improving the employee experience.
1.0
23 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Few good employees in the company

Cons

CXO roles are never stable. New CTO joins, then leaves or is removed after some time. CFO changes every few months. CPO joins and leaves. Nothing feels permanent in leadership. Because of this, direction keeps changing, decisions are unclear, and employees lose trust in management.

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True Balance Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the time you spent with True Balance. As a growing fintech organization operating in a dynamic business environment, there can be periods of leadership evolution as we align our teams with changing business priorities and long-term strategic goals. While transitions may sometimes be more visible at senior levels, they are undertaken with the objective of strengthening the organization for sustainable growth. At the same time, we are proud that our overall employee attrition, including leadership attrition, remains among the lowest in the industry. This reflects the commitment of our teams, the stability across the broader organization, and the positive work environment experienced by the majority of our employees. We also recognize the importance of clear communication during periods of change. Through regular Town Halls, leadership updates, Open Office Hour sessions, and manager connect forums, we strive to keep employees informed, address questions transparently, and ensure alignment on business priorities. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to building a stable, transparent, and high-performing organization where employees can grow and succeed.
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