A toxic work environment that I’m relieved to have left behind
Pros
- The product itself is fantastic and the primary reason why the majority of employees stick around for as long as they do - Every day is an incredible opportunity to learn at the ground level at a faced paced tech company - Colleagues (the minority) who are incredible team members and care about the quality of work, putting processes in place, and sharing feedback - The bar is high for output and results. No time to sleep at WHOOP (the irony) which has attributed to the incredible growth but also to the lack of work/life balance
Cons
- The most toxic leadership I’ve ever worked for. No investment regarding professional development for anyone. Extremely passive aggressive (avoidance tactics, empty words, and unkept promises) - Simply no care for building a collaborative and transparent culture. Primary objective is to make as much money as possible as quickly as possible without a thoughtful strategy and talking/receiving input from the employees who have helped build the company - Empty promises from a career advancement perspective. Was lied to multiple times when asked about title changes, raises, and career progression. Received no feedback when asked for hands on coaching. Was blindsided multiple times when the reality of a situation was different than what I was told - Cancelled team meetings, unkept promises, manipulative communication - Personally was belittled and made to feel less than. No positive reinforcement, affirmation or acknowledgement for quality work - Selfish and egotistical leadership - Decisions are made in a closed room with no input from employees with experience and tenure
