Pros
Money and benefits for people joined early
Cons
The company maintains a facade of digital transformation, but in reality, it’s entrenched in outdated systems and rigid waterfall processes, with technical decisions made solely based on cost by non-technical business stakeholders. There’s massive inconsistency in workload between teams—some are overloaded, while others barely engage—fueling resentment and disengagement. Leadership is often inexperienced, with many promoted without merit into roles they’re unqualified for, creating a culture of incompetence, insecurity, and toxicity. Office politics are rampant, and there’s an unhealthy, cutthroat competition between teams and individuals chasing visibility and promotions, often at the expense of collaboration and delivery quality. The pressure to move fast leads to poor outcomes and technical debt, while management remains focused on optics over real progress. Once known for attractive compensation, salaries are no longer competitive, removing one of the few reasons people stayed. Overall, a deeply toxic and politically driven environment—not recommended.