Pros
If you're curious how a corporate version of Squid Game might work, this place gives a surprisingly immersive experience. Each new project feels like the next round: fresh rules, new dynamics, shifting priorities, and no two challenges resembling one another. You learn quickly that there’s no guidebook, no safety net, and no backstage whisper telling you what comes next — you move by reading signals, not by expecting support. What stands out most is how progression works. It’s not tied to how well you perform but rather to how well you navigate the “team mechanics” of the game — forming the right alliances at the right moment, blending in when needed, stepping forward only when the atmosphere allows it. High-quality work is noted, but it doesn’t necessarily move you ahead; the real advancement depends on understanding the unspoken choreography of the group. Colleagues are polite and managers are present, but mostly as fellow players watching the board rather than guides helping you through the maze. You learn to stay measured, not shine too brightly, and sense when to slow down or speed up — not because someone told you, but because that’s simply how the game is played. It’s a demanding environment, but one that leaves you sharper, more adaptable, and oddly resilient. And depending on where you go next, that might even be a positive.
Cons
I didn’t feel a natural cultural fit, even after a long time. There wasn’t a single dramatic issue — it was more a constant sense that the environment just didn’t align with how I work. I had several things that didn’t sit well with me, but overall it comes down to this: it simply wasn’t the right place for me.