Pros
The one upside? Everyone's in the same sinking ship, so there's a weird sense of togetherness, even with folks who've bailed out already. Misery loves company, right?
Cons
Communication is a game of favorites here. Agree with the bosses, and you're in the loop. Dare to question them? You'll quickly find yourself out in the cold, not knowing what's going on and then getting called out for not meeting expectations nobody told you about. Forget about having a life outside of work. Deadlines mean you're expected to be on call 24/7, ditching holidays and weekends, usually because of some last-minute brainwave from the top. Don't play ball? Expect some serious side-eye. Leadership is a joke, but nobody's laughing. It's a yes-man paradise where disagreeing with the CEO is career suicide. On top of that, the CEO loves to remind us how "lucky" we are to even be here, painting himself and the leadership as some kind of generous benefactors for letting us stick around. If anyone so much as hints at being unhappy, they're quickly told how replaceable they are—like we should be grateful for the opportunity to work in such a chaotic mess. They love their freelancers because they can avoid committing to anyone. Promised a full-time gig or help with your work visa? Don't hold your breath. They've ditched people last-minute before, messing up lives without a second thought. And don't get me started on contracts—they might as well be written on toilet paper for all the respect they get. Bottom line: If you're considering joining, maybe think again. It's a place where good vibes and professionalism go to die, and where your worth is measured by how well you nod along.