Pros
There are a lot of really smart, kind people at the individual contributor level. You can learn a lot quickly, especially if you're proactive. Some teams are genuinely collaborative and supportive.
Cons
Leadership is really confusing. It often feels like the CFO and CRO are the ones actually running the company, not the CEO. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes decision-making, and it doesn’t always feel like people are on the same page—or even working toward the same goals. Communication is poor, and things change suddenly without much explanation. There’s a surprising amount of politics and backchanneling for a company this size. It can feel like you’re constantly navigating landmines. It’s hard to know who to trust, and that makes it tough to feel secure or optimistic about growth.