Pros
There are some good, dedicated people to work with. That is the rare bright spot — the rest of the experience is deeply problematic.
Cons
Do not be fooled by the recent 5-star reviews — they only appeared after a string of negative feedback, apparently because the CEO is unhappy with constructive criticism. The culture at Orion180 is toxic at every level. The CEO exhibits malignant narcissism, treating employees like indentured servants rather than professionals. Trust is nearly non-existent, and faith is demanded blindly in the CEO’s knowledge and in the abilities of original employees. The CEO’s attitude is explicit: in company meetings, he has said, “If you don’t like it here, you can leave; no one is holding a gun to your head,” and in the same breath bragged about finally being able to afford a Rolex, without acknowledging or thanking the employees whose work made that possible. This sums up the leadership mindset: self-interest and optics over employee wellbeing or recognition. The organizational structure is chaotic and constantly changing. Departments and workflows are regularly reshuffled, with new middle managers added primarily to enforce arbitrary rules and create additional layers between leadership and staff. These managers are effective only as prison guards — enforcing blanket mandates on working hours, dress codes, and office behavior with zero empathy or understanding. Bait-and-switch situations are rampant: promises made during hiring or team meetings are frequently broken within hours. Flexible hours or benefits are revoked without warning, PTO is extremely limited, and even sick time must come out of it. There is no maternity leave and no work/life balance. The leadership attitude is clear: if someone isn’t happy, “we’ll just find someone else,” which drives extremely high turnover. Bonuses are “discretionary,” which in practice means most employees never see them. One of the very few good things — that individual insurance premiums were fully covered — has been stripped away. Employees are now forced to pay absurd amounts out of pocket, and spousal coverage is not provided. Employee appreciation events are poorly executed, often ignoring dietary restrictions. The work environment is oppressive: Cameras are installed throughout the office, making employees feel constantly spied on. Staff are expected to work long hours on broken platforms and code, with leadership caring only about optics, not the quality of work or employee wellbeing. Micromanagement is pervasive, and favoritism or nepotism dictate promotions and project assignments. Morale is extremely low, and turnover is high. Leadership repeatedly demonstrates that employees are expendable. Bottom Line: This is a company where loyalty to leadership trumps competence, compassion, or professional integrity. If you’re considering working here, go in with your eyes wide open. Get every commitment in writing. Prepare for a culture that prioritizes control, optics, and the CEO’s personal gain over employee well-being, trust, or genuine collaboration. The only consistent outcomes at Orion180 are chaos, broken promises, micromanagement, and oppressive oversight.