I joined the company 1 year ago expecting a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and to be fair, that’s exactly what it is. There are definitely talented people around and the business moves quickly. However, the way people are treated can be very disappointing.
The biggest issue for me is the lack of respect for employees. I have personally seen situations where you could be discussing projects, roadmaps and future plans with your manager one hour, and then the next hour HR suddenly books a meeting to inform you that your role has been eliminated. There is no transparency, no heads-up, and no attempt to treat people with basic dignity. It really feels like employees are resources to be switched on and off, rather than human beings who have invested their time and effort into the company.
Work-life balance is another challenge. Long hours, late-night meetings across time zones and constant context switching are common. The pace can be exciting for some, but it is difficult to sustain over the long term.
A lot also depends on your immediate manager. Some teams seem to have strong leaders, but others suffer from frequent changes in direction and a top-down management style where decisions are made without much communication or explanation.
The HR function, unfortunately, was one of the most disappointing parts of my experience. Instead of acting as a genuine people partner, it often felt like HR existed solely to execute instructions from the top, the CEO. There was little empathy, little independent thinking, and very limited capability to challenge poor decisions or handle sensitive situations professionally. When difficult conversations happened, they were often handled in a cold, transactional way that left employees feeling completely undervalued.
Overall, if you enjoy operating under constant pressure and can accept that organisational priorities may change overnight, you may do well here. But if you value transparency, respectful leadership and a people-centric culture, you should go in with your eyes open.
