Pros
* Flexibility to complete your tasks on your own time, as long as they’re done within the given timeframe * 3 days of WFH, and slightly shorter working hours when you're in the office (a very small win for your sanity) * Opportunities to travel overseas for trade shows or events (though be prepared to cover your own allowance upfront most of the time) * Colleagues are generally very friendly and easy to get along with — shared suffering tends to bring people closer (especially once you realise what’s actually been going on) * Leave is easy to take — just inform the group chat and make sure it doesn’t clash with any events or deadlines
Cons
* Had to personally chase for salary every month, even though the contract clearly stated a fixed pay date — also heard from colleagues that there’s an odd culture of prioritising salary payments to newcomers first * Employer deducted CPF from salaries but did not contribute (on their end and also from our salaries) * Constant uncertainty about the state of the business, which only made things worse for the few remaining employees already unsure if (or when) they’d be paid * No growth opportunities — salaries were stagnant, and transparency was severely lacking for both new hires and long-time staff
