Pros
Many of us joined this company deeply inspired by its mission, using technology to reduce the housing crisis. The work itself is meaningful and the talent here is extraordinary: smart, passionate people who genuinely believe in building something that matters. There was once a strong sense of shared purpose, innovation, and the belief that we could do good through our work.
Cons
Unfortunately, that original spirit has eroded. The company is struggling to transition from a scrappy startup mentality reliant on maximum effort at all times, to a sustainable, well-led organization that plans, prioritizes, and uses their human capital wisely. Leadership demands more and more while offering less and less consideration to employees in return. The CEO has dug in his heels to a culture of exhaustion and optics rather than alignment, ownership and trust. The latest decision mandating six days a week in the office, is the clearest example of how disconnected he has become from the people he is entrusted to lead. What could have been a turning point toward maturity and focus has instead truly demoralized the team and triggered a silent domino effect that will make success an uphill battle. Tragically, it’s likely the damage will only be recognized when it’s far too late.