Pros
They used to pay well. There is a gym and a garage for those who appreciate that, and the location is quite nice.
Cons
Aize has been through some strange phases over the past couple of years—from ambitious growth targets to rounds of layoffs and questionable behaviour from management. I’ve experienced all of these phases firsthand, yet, for some reason, I’m still here. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that Aize was once a company filled with optimism. People genuinely believed we could make a difference in the industry. There was a sense of camaraderie, and people enjoyed coming to work. We’re still smiling now, but it’s always with caution—always dependent on who we’re around. I no longer trust my manager or those within his inner circle. I don’t expect them to prioritise me or my colleagues; their focus is on themselves and their own interests. Over the past eighteen months, this has become increasingly clear to the “ordinary people” of Aize. Decisions are made behind closed doors by those in power—always looking out for each other, with no real sense of accountability. If things go wrong, it’s us—those lower down—who are let go. The senior management team is the group we fear most. Some of them sit on the ALT, but the real power lies just beneath that level. The rest of us are left with two choices: become “yes-men” and go along with their decisions, or risk being sidelined. Psychological safety plummeted in 2024, and we continue to see people being frozen out by senior staff, talked about behind their backs, and treated with blatant disregard. We all see it. We all hear it. And it’s shameful. Many of my colleagues struggled through 2024, finding it increasingly difficult to spend time in the office. This isn’t just an isolated issue—it’s a direct result of how senior leadership operates. It’s their modus operandi, and if it continues, it will inevitably destroy what remains of our culture. I won’t go on much longer, but what shocks me the most is how top management continues to avoid responsibility for the failures of 2023 and 2024. We endured mass layoffs, watched as senior personnel took home huge bonuses, and saw a product leadership team that was utterly lost in the wilderness. Yet no one was held accountable. No one left. And now, they’re doing exactly the same things that led us into chaos in the first place. It’s embarrassing. And I’m not proud of who I’ve become. I’ve become a yes-man. I nod along with senior leadership and follow orders, even when I know they’re the wrong ones. I no longer believe Aize will ever be a success—it feels like only a matter of time before we’re merged with Cognite or simply wiped out altogether. I have no confidence in the board, largely because they’ve stood by passively for so long, allowing an ALT that clearly isn’t working to continue unchecked. So why do I stay? Honestly, I don’t know. I need the salary. I need the flexibility. I tell myself I do it for my family. But I know one thing for certain—I’m not doing it for the company. And I’m certainly not doing it for myself.