red tape and 2nd class employee - Full Stack Developer GIC Employee Review

1.0
May 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

supporting the people of Singapore

Cons

developers are 2nd class citizens, because it's first and foremost an investment company, and you're reminded of that constantly. A lot of red tape. Work culture is not 9-5, to survive you have to give 200% all the time, every time

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5.0
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Small deal teams, given a lot of autonomy

Cons

Can have process overhead, expected to be responsive at all times during work week

1.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

"People-first" culture (though this is rapidly eroding, see Cons)

Cons

Technology Group (TG) and the former Data Strategy Group (DSG) are nothing short of toxic. Under the direction of COO Sam Kim Yong Sang, we are witnessing a cold, calculated "silent layoff" campaign. Long-tenured staff who have given their best years to the firm are being funneled into mass PIPs that are designed for failure, not growth. This isn't about performance. It’s a transparent maneuver to trim headcount and hit aggressive KPI targets without the PR fallout of a formal redundancy. Management is treating human beings like line items on a spreadsheet, ignoring the devastating impact on families and the mental health of loyal employees. The TG leadership has become a puppet for these metrics, destroying the very culture of trust that took decades to build.

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