No 401k matching, despite employees frequently raising this request in company meetings. Benefits are also below industry standard compared to other companies in the ticketing marketplace.
A significant cultural shift has affected morale. Previously, employees were motivated by a shared sense of mission and enthusiasm for the company’s growth; now, many feel pressured to work hard to avoid sudden job cuts, which have affected some valued team members.
SEVERE issues with ego and politics within the engineering team impact collaboration and morale.
Career progression feels non-existent, with many new full-time hires at senior levels taking on routine tasks, while contractors are used in roles that were previously held by full-time engineers. Navigating office politics seems essential for advancement within the company.