Leadership style: Very “sink-or-swim.” Managers focus on hitting numbers first, people second.
Onboarding & training: Almost nonexistent. You’re expected to “turn water into wine” without proper tools or guidance.
Performance management: You’re treated like a statistic until you prove you’re indispensable.
New managers: Many are promoted without real people-management training—tendency to crack the whip and quickly terminate rather than coach.
Match process: Poorly calibrated; hires often find their responsibilities don’t align with initial expectations.
Work–life balance: Virtually nil—expect extended hours with little flexibility or understanding of personal commitments. You work alot of weekends.
Team culture: Many colleagues simply drink the Kool-aid, parroting leadership’s directives without question, which stifles genuine collaboration and innovation. Team members are often competing against you as well.
Morale: Most team members I worked with seemed scared to speak up or admit mistakes, fostering a culture of fear rather than growth.
