Awful management - Software Developer TouchTunes Employee Review

1.0
Jul 30, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

offers remote work from anywhere (for a short period) if negotiated, unlimited PTO, and salaries slightly better than the average local market, though they tend to stagnate

Cons

- huge technical debt with legacy code and incredibly bad architecture - micro-management with lots of turnover - poor understanding of agile methodologies and weak communication - hired for one role but expected to do many other tasks on a completely different career trajectory - pitiful onboarding process - very disorganized structure - unacceptable behaviors from some unskilled managers - visible nepotism and favoritism - too many unachievable goals in an unclear roadmap and ineffective system (frequent OKRs, reviews, HR sessions) - many people leave after a few months

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5.0
Jan 29, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Oct 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- hybrid environment - comunter benefit

Cons

- Toxic Leadership Culture: Incompetent, egotistical, and narcissistic management that fosters fear rather than collaboration. - Zero Upward Mobility: No clear career paths or growth opportunities; promotions and recognition are rare or politically driven. - Miserable Work Environment: Employees, especially those who’ve been there long-term, appear burned out, disengaged, and deeply unhappy. - Soul-Sucking Atmosphere: The energy is heavy, draining, and creatively stifling — it feels like survival, not inspiration. - Widespread Negativity: Teams spend more time gossiping, complaining, or blaming others than actually collaborating or problem-solving. - Divisive Leadership: Leadership preaches values like inclusion and teamwork but acts in the opposite way — creating silos and favoritism. - HR Complicity: HR prioritizes protecting toxic management over supporting employee well-being or addressing serious workplace issues. - Culture of Fear and Bullying: Bullies are rewarded and thrive in the environment, while kind, collaborative, and talented people often leave. - Lack of Accountability: Poor performers in leadership roles face no consequences; bad behavior is normalized. - Hypocritical “Culture” Messaging: Company values are used as PR slogans, not guiding principles — nothing authentic about the “people-first” narrative. - Rampant Discrimination: Racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bias are openly tolerated or ignored by leadership — creating a hostile environment for anyone outside the “inner circle.” -Declining Business & Outdated Product: Revenue continues to fall because the product is irrelevant in a changing economy — especially during a recession. Leadership refuses to innovate or face reality. - Overall Dysfunction: The company is a case study in how not to run a business — a revolving door of talent, crumbling morale, and no vision for the future.

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