Toxic culture masked as “passion”. Proceed with extreme caution
Pros
-The product itself has potential and could be great with the right leadership and structure. -Some coworkers genuinely try their best despite the environment. -You’ll learn how not to run a company.
Cons
-Complete lack of structure, clear processes, or accountability. -All ideas and decisions funnel through one small-minded individual, which stifles growth and innovation. -Extremely toxic culture: employees are spoken to disrespectfully, called inappropriate names, and made to feel disposable. -Unhealthy expectation that your entire life should revolve around Projectmates. Boundaries are not respected. -Rampant bait-and-switch behavior regarding roles, responsibilities, and expectations. -Promotions are often given to people with little to no experience in the area they’re leading. -Clear patterns of ageism, sexism, and racism that are ignored or minimized by leadership. -Leadership is all talk and no follow-through. Promises are made and quietly abandoned. -Serious negative impact on mental health; burnout is normalized and dismissed.
