Pros
• Talented, passionate peers who genuinely care about their work • A mission that, on paper, is inspiring and much-needed in the industry • Initial onboarding and external messaging are polished and hopeful
Kontras
What I experienced internally didn’t align with the company’s external values or messaging. Despite public commitments to compassion, transparency, and high standards, the reality was marked by toxic dynamics and leadership that failed to uphold those very ideals. • Vulnerability and honest feedback were often met with defensiveness, not support • Burnout was normalized, repackaged as “a challenge” rather than taken seriously • What felt like gaslighting was reframed as “tough feedback” • Psychological safety steadily deteriorated, and trust was lost across teams • Leadership modeled dismissive behavior, and genuine concerns were brushed off • A culture of fear and silence took root—people stopped speaking up and mentally checked out