Pros
Benefits, free food, interesting problems to solve
Cons
The perf system creates a super toxic culture. People are encouraged to serve their self interests instead of what’s best for the company or consumer. In order to get promoted, you need to launch something impactful. Sounds valid right? No, because once something launches people move on to the next big thing instead of maintaining the product. As such, people who are rude, sexist, unpleasant and not team players get promoted. One of the Sr product managers drives his roadmap entirely based on what will get attention from marketing or in the press, so instead of building for everyone, we build based on what new idea marketing has. On top of that, he had had multiple complaints filed against him be women, and has faced no disciplinary action. Also, this is one place where you are constantly told to “stay in your lane”. I’ve never worked anywhere where trying to fill gaps in for the team have repeatedly been not only discouraged, but dinged for. And the justification is always “it won’t help your perf.” Meaning that I can’t get raises, bonuses or promotions because I’m doing something off my official job description. The people here are entitled and when there’s a poor performer, instead of taking care of the problem, they just shuffle them into another team. It’s like the Catholic Church. Yeah the free food and perks are great, but it’s been a hostile work environment from day 1.