The company increasingly feels like a personal testing ground for the founder, Shurik Agapitov. Employee time, ideas, processes -- even basic stability seem to carry little to no weight in his decisions. Disagree with a directive or fail to deliver on something outside your actual role? Expect HR to show up and terminate your contract. Yes, you’ll likely receive compensation, but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s a powder keg.
There’s been a hiring spree of Directors and VPs that borders on parody. If we don’t already have a VP of Coffee Brewing, it’s probably in the works. The individual responsible for these hires -- let’s call him Grubt “The Money Waster” Ways -- appears unsure of what he wants, and it shows. HR is fully occupied recruiting C-level talent that tends to resign within months without leaving a meaningful trace. Massive budgets are burned while technical departments fall into the red, unable to secure raises or competitive salaries.
Meanwhile, trusted, experienced and competent people are walking away, unwilling to tolerate the chaos. The leadership circle hires friends from previous ventures who often contribute little -- some quite literally do nothing. The technical stack is in decay and largely abandoned, barely save for one functioning product: payments.
Survival has become the unspoken priority.
Be aware: the HR department functions more like a revolving door than a professional gatekeeper. Screening is superficial at best, and hiring decisions often appear based on vague impressions or internal politics rather than skill or fit.
If you're looking for a quick paycheque, polish your LinkedIn, talk a good game during interviews, and don’t worry too much about actual qualifications -- they likely won’t be checked. Once hired, expect little in the way of onboarding, structure, or support.
Just keep your resume updated, because odds are you’ll either burn out or be shown the door before you find your bearings.
