Pros
Competent, hardworking coworkers
Generally flexible, informal culture
Some benefits and exposure to varied projects
Cons
Operations lack defined systems, documentation, or standard processes
Project scope, budgets, fees, and priorities are often unclear or inconsistent
Direction is frequently verbal, revised later, and previous work can be invalidated
Tasks are closely monitored, while overall project management and business planning are absent
Workload distribution is based on favouritism and lacks planning, causing burnout and delays
Staff often lack visibility into project commitments or profitability
Career progression, compensation, and performance expectations are undefined
Policies and flexibility are inconsistently applied