**Note: I, personally, have worked for 6 different startups in the last 10-years and, in my PERSONAL opinion, this is probably the least toxic environment I've ever worked in. I'm not some disconnected leader or "above anyone", and I have no incentive to posting a false review (I've left my share of negative reviews on past companies, even while actively employed), so this is a genuine and honest review from my perspective. I wholeheartedly feel that the prevalence of poor reviews is an inaccurate depiction of what it's like to work for b.well. Is it perfect? No. But I feel like the people leaving these 1-star reviews have had specific experiences that they're broadcasting as being a general experience for all engineers. The subjective negativity in those reviews are genuinely not at all what my personal experience has been.
- Sometimes it can feel like the people are too sensitive and can't handle direct feedback or reasonable conflict (as in, normal disagreements on strategy or methodology, for instance). Just because someone disagrees and tells you that they disagree with your idea, or a misstep/blunder gets called out, doesn't mean that someone is being "mean" or "disrespectful". If someone is being an outright jerk, sure, go tell their manager.
- Leadership is still maturing
- Shifts in direction/focus can come quickly
- Lack of opportunity in-person retreats
- Engineering culture seems to lack "go getter" attitude
- TPMs lack autonomy and don't seem to be afforded agency to lead their teams/projects without heavy involvement from senior leadership.
