Pros
There are several highly capable individual contributors who are great team players and possess deep product knowledge. Working with them is a strong learning experience.
Cons
There is a noticeable level of favoritism and bias in recognition, opportunities, and decision-making. Frequent Layoffs. Leadership heavily promotes AI initiatives, but AI cannot compensate for unclear or constantly changing requirements. The core challenge remains requirement clarity. Story points often feel like a planning exercise rather than a realistic measure of workload, with expectations frequently extending beyond sprint commitments. Managers do not always take sufficient ownership of team challenges, priorities, or execution risks. Cross-team coordination is often slow, creating dependencies that delay delivery and reduce overall efficiency. Planning and execution would benefit from stronger accountability, clearer ownership, and better alignment across teams. There are limited additional benefits related to travel, food, or accommodation compared to industry expectations. Remote and in-office employees are often expected to handle the same workload despite differences in commuting time, office-related commitments, and flexibility.