Deliver fast - Backend Engineer LittleLives Employee Review

Supportive colleagues 18 days annual leave Private insurance

Hiring tends to spike at year-end due to backlog, but this is followed by budget cuts and layoffs Lack of proper onboarding and training for new hires Some responsibilities are not clearly communicated in the initial job description High turnover creates an uneasy and uncertain work environment Sudden terminations due to “budget efficiency,” even for employees performing well Employees asked to leave may still be required to complete exit formalities, which feels unnecessary Not ideal for working mothers some cases where employees returning from maternity leave were being forced to leave + especially for pregnant employees do not high hopes in this company Concerns around fairness in transitioning to permanent roles Poor tracking/management of leave balances (e.g., half-day leaves) In some cases, employees were asked to serve 30-day notice but only compensated with partial salary Salaries vary between employees with the same job scope. some employees who underperformed that month were retained.

- Friendly and supportive colleagues - Good exposure to handling high-volume customer inquiries - Opportunity to learn and improve problem-solving skills - Fast-paced environment suitable for those who enjoy challenges

- Company tends to hire aggressively during peak periods (e.g. Dec/Jan) - Employees under probation may be used to clear backlog workload - After peak season, some employees are let go citing financial reasons despite good performance. - Job stability is uncertain, especially for new hires - Concerns around job security, including reports of employees being released during vulnerable periods (e.g. pregnancy), raising questions about employee support and protection - Workload can be overwhelming with limited support - Lack of empathy and understanding from C-level management towards employees’ challenges and workload - During probation reviews, feedback from senior management can feel discouraging, with limited recognition of individual contributions and impact on the team