I was there long enough to see how not only was there no diversity and inclusion but how toxicity can be played out ! If you were white your chances of being successful was high.For this reason this was the exactly the kind of people that thrived there or end up with tenure there. Performance based merit is not a metric by which career advancement took place. Do not be surprised if your career advancement discussions elicited responses such "I thought getting a cube with a window would make you happy"! Personally for me it was one of the biggest mistakes of my career which set me back a few years - being on the tech side, and the organization not having an updated tech stack that kept up with the advancements in the industry, ended up being a disservice to me. Alot of this was primarily because of choosing the wrong people in leadership roles who did not have sufficient technical know how and furthermore did not empower people reporting through them either! This we know can be detrimental to any kind of growth. If anything it taught me the red flags I should look out for while choosing organizations to work with. If there are no clear progression paths in place it is a clear sign that the organization does not care enough to invest in your growth. It is not uncommon to find people in the same position for more than 5 years here. Some people dont mind that while some people do. So do your research and figure out what satisfies you workwise, before you sign on !
