Immature Chaotic Leadership: CPO is disorganized, talks down to people, high-ego and perpetuates unprofessional behaviour. He fails to earn the respect that one would expect from a leader. This applies to the rest of the c-suite as well, many of whom come from Revolut and bring its toxic culture with them. Toxic Work Environment: Individuals may be publicly criticized and shamed on Slack. Minor errors are blown out of proportion and people are penalized. The c-suite is often erratic and issues commands on Slack, showing little respect for employees expertise or allowing them to do their jobs even if they are high-performers. No Autonomy for PMs: Even if you create a great roadmap with data-driven insights, it will not matter until the c-suite gives the green light, which is often based on a whim. Either that or you will have multiple disruptions to the roadmap cause the leadership is not strategic. The best ideas don’t win, politics does Absurd Work-Life Balance: You are expected to work 24/7, not just 365 days a year. If you do not respond on Slack fast enough, management will hassle you on WhatsApp. The Unlimited PTO is not true. Approval for PTO is difficult to come by and often declined or negotiated to fewer days. Product teams are on weekly sprints and engineers are exhausted, but no changes are made. Useless Management: Across all teams, management is ineffective in both coaching and development. Interactions are solely focused on getting work done and lack any intention to coach/develop your team Say what it takes: The company will say whatever it takes to close a deal with clients, whether it be during sales or hiring. Clients often complain about promises that the product does not live up to Disregard for Feedback: The company hides behind its growth as an excuse to dismiss all feedback for change, case in point with the CHRO defensive response with the "not everyone is a fit for Deel" to all negative Glassdoor reviews. There is no indication that management is willing to listen to feedback and make changes. Even the recent Engagement survey was non-anonymous. People wear their jerk badges with pride, showing no self-reflection on their treatment of others or accountability for it. Final Advice: Please take the glass door reviews seriously and don’t be fooled by the company’s flashy success. If you are competent and hard-working, it is recommended that you take your talents elsewhere, where you will be more valued and rewarded. Do not waste your time building a career here at the expense of your mental well-being.
