Good projects and learning, but poor work-life balance - Software Engineer vakilsearch Employee Review

good pay, has a startup ecosystem, fast paced

lot of layoffs, restructuring. Nothing much

- Some colleagues are talented and helpful. - Exposure to different kinds of work. - Eventually reimbursements are processed after follow-ups.

Onboarding Issues: Accommodation on the first day was uncomfortable and poorly managed. Even basics like laptop bags weren’t provided, and employees were expected to arrange these themselves. Lack of Documentation: Appointment letters, office IDs, and proper legal documents were missing. No knowledge-transfer documents or training materials were available. No Role Clarity: For the first three months, there was no defined roadmap, role clarity, or structured plan. Unreliable Support Functions: Support processes were inconsistent and often unresponsive. Benefits such as insurance and tax-saving plans were delayed and required repeated follow-ups. Authoritarian Culture: Leadership tends to adopt a top-down, command-driven style, leaving little space for collaboration or open discussion. Work-Life Balance Issues: Long working hours (from around 9 AM until late night, often past 11 PM) were the norm. Daily scrums were rigidly enforced, even when they added limited value. Lack of Recognition: Employee contributions were rarely acknowledged, and there was no structured feedback or recognition framework. Office Politics: Favoritism and internal politics negatively affected workload distribution and morale. Communication Barriers: Meetings frequently shifted languages, excluding some employees. Compensation & Benefits: Pay was below market standards, incentives were delayed or withheld, and policies like meal cards and insurance were poorly executed.