Pluspunten
Supportive Peer Relationships Some of the team members I worked with were talented, kind, and genuinely committed to delivering value to customers. When collaboration worked, it really worked Mentorship Program The formal mentorship offering during onboarding was a strong highlight. It helped bridge early gaps in a complex product and created moments of connection that made the first few months feel welcoming. Autonomy (to a point) There were windows of opportunity to build processes or frameworks when gaps were evident though that autonomy often came with unclear expectations and limited backing from leadership.
Minpunten
Leadership Disconnect Unfortunately, what was said often didn’t match what was done especially at the leadership level. Feedback was rarely received in good faith, and efforts to collaborate or raise concerns often felt brushed aside. The culture leaned heavily toward compliance, not curiosity. Dismissive and Controlling Management My direct manager frequently deflected questions, avoided giving straight answers, and shifted definitions of success after the fact. It was difficult to know where you stood, and efforts to clarify were met with defensiveness instead of support. Strategic Ambiguity Direction changed frequently with little transparency. Decisions (including layoffs) were communicated vaguely, with little effort to provide context. High-performing individuals were let go with little explanation, creating an atmosphere of anxiety and self-preservation. Misaligned Values Core values were often stated but not lived. In reality, communication was top-down, collaboration was conditional, and employee voices were rarely invited into strategic conversations.