Pros
• Hiring process was pretty smooth. HR followed up and got me in the system without major issues. • Team members are supportive. Most of us are just trying to do a good job in a tough environment. • There’s a lot of talk about “ownership” and ESOPs, which sounds good at first.
Cons
• The pay doesn’t match the workload or the skills required. I’ve taken on more projects than I was originally scoped for, and it’s not clear when (or if) that will be recognized. • There’s pressure to do more with less. Expectations keep rising, but salary stays frozen. If you speak up, you’re reminded how “lucky” you are to have a job. • Leadership seems stuck in the past. Suggestions to modernize workflows are often ignored or brushed off. Some decision-makers think Excel can solve everything. • Contractor well-being isn’t prioritized. During the shutdown, we weren’t allowed to take unpaid leave. You either burn your PTO or don’t get paid. No middle ground. • ESOP is confusing for newer employees. It’s often framed as a major benefit, but it feels like smoke and mirrors when your paycheck can’t keep up with rent or inflation. • Not a lot of long-term vision. It’s hard to see a career path here beyond quietly doing more and hoping someone notices.