Pros
- There are some good people but not enough to stick around for
Cons
- This job had a severely detrimental impact on my mental health, leaving me suicidal at times. I left to take a six-month break and recover. The relentless hours, lack of acknowledgment for good work, and perpetual "busy season" left no real room for rest. Even when taking scheduled time off, I often had to log in to handle tasks, and my team experienced the same. Despite encouraging employees to "unplug," the reality is that looming deadlines often coincide with pre-booked time off, and you're expected to manage it somehow. - I witnessed the company terminate an employee who was facing serious mental and physical health crises, leaving them to navigate the loss of their home, visa, health, income, and other severe challenges alone. As far as I know, there was no follow-up or support provided. It highlighted how truly indifferent the organization (and colleagues) are to genuine mental health struggles. - The promises of diversity, wellness initiatives, mental health support, and training opportunities felt superficial. Personally, I have never felt less supported, and many peers expressed similar sentiments to me. - Compensation was disappointing. My manager repeatedly stated that "budget constraints" prevented salary increases, and although we had one conversation in January 2022 where I was promised a raise by the end of the year, the only adjustments I saw in my 5+ years were those mandated for inflation.
