Scale vs. Flexibility: As we’ve shifted toward a more rigid in-office model, some of the trust and flexibility that supported long-tenured employees with families has diminished.
The Agency Gap: While "Individual Agency" is a core internal message, the reality of hyperscaling has introduced more top-down politics, sometimes making it difficult for ICs to feel their voices truly impact the roadmap and business operations.
The Burnout Factor: Moving at "AI speed" is a thrill, but the relentless pace makes sustainable work-life integration a challenge over the long term. Removal of the tenured employee sabbatical perk was not well received.
