Pros
Higher salary compared to local companies and a few great people (excluding CEO).
Cons
When I first joined, the company had potential, riding the momentum of the AI wave. With a clear vision and strong execution, there was an opportunity to build something great. Unfortunately, over the past year, leadership—specifically the CEO—has become the primary source of the company's struggles. The CEO frequently shifts the product roadmap and vision, often making significant changes every few days. This results in widespread confusion, as the team is left scrambling to adjust priorities or abandon work that was started just days prior. Compounding the issue, these shifts are communicated inconsistently—sometimes only to one or two individuals—leaving the rest of the team in the dark and then being blamed for not keeping up. Little organizational structure or strategic leadership is guiding what comes next. Instead, priorities seem to be dictated by the loudest voices in customer feedback or Twitter. However, when the team begins to scope out these ideas, the direction often changes yet again, or the CEO dismisses reasonable estimates as excessive, even when the work is minimal. Beyond the constant changes, the CEO is an extreme micromanager who struggles to trust his team. Rather than empowering employees to take ownership of their work, he insists on personally directing even minor details. Despite wanting progress, he frequently overrides team input, dismisses ideas, and insists on his own approach. Those who challenge him or try to offer solutions are gradually sidelined, while those who simply agree with him are paraded. This has contributed to a high turnover rate, as employees who bring expertise and constructive input are overlooked in favor of those willing to say "yes" without question. Company culture has also significantly deteriorated. Morale is low, and people actively avoid going to the office. Little effort is made to foster a sense of teamwork, and leadership seems indifferent to employee engagement. Discussions of raises are always brushed off. There was no holiday celebration, and the final company call before Christmas wasn’t a message of appreciation or encouragement—instead, it was an abrupt announcement that everything would be scrapped and rebuilt from scratch in the new year. Additionally, there is a pattern of reactive decision-making. If a key metric declines, the immediate response is to implement quick fixes with minimal effort rather than investing in long-term improvements. This short-term mindset hinders the company’s ability to develop a truly strong and sustainable product. Ultimately, while the company had a strong start, leadership’s erratic decision-making, unwillingness to delegate, and resistance to meaningful input have made it a challenging place to work. It's becoming a toxic place that no one likes.