Overworked, Underpaid, and Undervalued – But the People Are Great
Pros
✅ Autonomy in Your Work – No micromanagement when it comes to structuring your day. You get your work done how you see fit, which is one of the few perks. ✅ Passionate and Talented Colleagues – The people I work with are incredibly driven, and I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with some of the best in the industry. They make the job bearable, even when everything else is frustrating.
Cons
Significant Pay Disparities – If you're a female minority, expect to earn substantially less than market value, even with an advanced degree. Constant Layoffs, No Growth – Layoff rounds continue, and those left behind are expected to pick up the slack without promotions, pay raises, or even acknowledgment. More work, same title, same pay. No Work-Life Balance – The work never stops. After-hours? Yep. Weekends? Almost every single one. There's no clear separation between work and personal time, and leadership doesn't seem to care. Overworked and Undervalued – The numbers show that my team is performing at a high level, but leadership overlooks and under-appreciates the results. The work speaks for itself, yet recognition and reward are non-existent.
