Pros
1-2 days wfh, unless you have leg with the management
Cons
You learn the rules slowly, like a frog in water that's heating up. The first time you ask for feedback, your manager smiles and says, "Use critical thinking, first principle, just think." You laugh it off. But the words stick. Then things go wrong—a missed deadline, a client complaint due to cross department unwillingness. Suddenly empathy is the only word you hear. "Be compassionate," they say. But no one shows compassion to you. And when the KPIs slip? "Why didn't you perform?" The question hangs in the air like a verdict. --- You try to help. You offer direction. A strategy. A better way. They nod. Then they hand you their plan. Follow this. So you do. And when it fails—when their plan crumbles—they turn to you with cold eyes. "Why didn't you do your job?" You open your mouth. Nothing comes out. --- The in-house product doesn't sell. But you're pushed to sell it anyway—like being asked to turn lead into gold. Sales promises the moon. "Yes, we can build a rocket ship by Friday." Then they turn to the backend and demand delivery. Those who stay? They can't find another job. So they remain stuck. --- They set you up to fail. Unbearable conditions. Disengagement by design. They want you to resign voluntarily, so they don't have to take responsibility. So they heap on more tasks and make you feel like everything is your fault. Then they whisper: "You're the reason your colleague was let go." --- Two faces. One person. The same managers who smile at you will speak negatively behind your back. Operation team come and go like seasons. The revolving door never stops. "If you have time to clean your desk, you're underworked." "I won't agree with your performance. It could be better." Always. Always could be better. --- Mistakes happen. You fix them early. You learn to solve problems before anyone notices. But the ones who do the least? They make no mistakes. And they point at yours—loudly, proudly, as if they've discovered something terrible. They look busy. They're not. Daily achievements earn you a one-month bonus. Doesn't matter if you worked 80 hours. Doesn't matter if you gave everything. The head of department says, "Your job can be replaced by AI." He offers no help. Just the warning. You feel replaceable. Because you are. --- Make one mistake. Just one. They never let it go. They repeat it. They bring it up in every meeting, every review. "Remember when you…" The hardest workers are treated as low-value. Disposable. The company doesn't recognize effort. It recognizes loyalty—to the right people. --- Your superior expects you to defer completely whenever management asks a question. Everyone stops working. Answers immediately. Smiles. The only expectation? Say yes. Meetings are constant—not for direction, but for the sound of their own voices. "First principles. Unity. Grow the team." Words that mean nothing. They talk. They don't act. The systems are outdated. Everything is manual. You raise the issue. Management says, "Use AI." No budget. No tools. Just words. --- No clear path forward. Direction changes daily. Then they expect you to explain it to clients as if it makes sense. And when a client pushes back? You take the criticism. You smile. You thank them. Ask for the same opportunity as your peers. Challenge an unfair decision. Disagree with anything. You become threatening. You become the problem. They try to convince you: "You're below the food chain. Know your place." --- The culture runs on ego and power. "We grew this company to 100 million. We know best." Their mindset is outdated. But they are senior. They have tenure. So you listen. The more you perform, the more work they give you. The ones who play favorites? They coast. They have an internal champion who protects them. Fairness is a myth. They won't let you lead. They want to control every narrative—every meeting, every conversation. --- Restructuring comes at unpredictable times. "We're streamlining," they say. Promises are made and broken. "Sacrifice for the team." More work. Reduced pay. But we're a family, they say. High responsibility means more work. Management praises you. Promises additional headcount. The headcount never arrives. You give feedback. They listen with their own philosophy already locked in. No action follows. Nothing changes. Most department heads are leaving. The ones who stay? Their salary is too high to jump, or no other company will hire them. --- "Be good to your colleagues," they say. But they offer no help in resolving internal issues. When conflicts and delays cause things to fall apart, they blame you. Always you. --- This is the environment. No clear exit. No real support. Just the feeling of running in place while being told it's your own fault you're exhausted. Use your brain. Be empathetic. Why didn't you perform? Think carefully before you join.
