Compensation is well below industry standards, and annual increases don’t come close to matching the workload or expectations. Meetings dominate the workday—often multiple hours spent discussing the same topics with little to no follow‑through. There’s a noticeable lack of strategic direction across the organization, especially within IT. Priorities shift constantly, and management struggles to decide what actually matters, which leaves teams scrambling and projects half‑finished. It’s difficult to feel productive when leadership can’t set a clear path.