Low compensation across the board, especially considering the workload and expectations. Raises are rare and minimal.
Chaotic organization — departments operate in silos, communication is poor, and priorities shift constantly without warning.
Management is ineffective and disconnected. Decisions are made without input from those doing the actual work, and leadership seems more focused on optics than outcomes.
The CTO once said we should "...follow up with discipline" — a telling quote that reflects the punitive culture rather than one of support or growth.
Little to no investment in employee development or career progression.
High turnover, which only adds to the instability and stress.