Over the last six years, certain critical aspects of Shopify have unfortunately deteriorated at a rapid pace. Leadership began to seem less receptive to engineering input, and priorities shifted frequently, which led to a fragile ecosystem that was increasingly challenging to maintain. Furthermore, the clarity regarding individual impact began to diminish. Regrettably, this sentiment is not solely mine but shared among various colleagues. Personally, it was disheartening to witness three engineers whom I had referred, leave the company due to these changes. Additionally, in recent years, work-life balance has skewed problematically towards work, contributing to stress and potential burnout among the team.
