Pros
Good Culture: My coworkers and the wider team seemed to understand the train wreck Designit has been heading towards, especially with leadership without requisite qualifications. During my time here, my coworkers had also been job hunting and covered for each other while at interviews. I also received some very helpful pointers for tweaking my resume, profile and interview skills.
Cons
Lack of Training: From the beginning, it was clear that the company did not prioritize proper training. While I was confident in my ability to completely my tasks, as l've been doing the same work, I was given minimal instruction on my responsibilities and had to figure out most of my tasks on my own. This lack of training not only made my job harder but also led to errors that could have been avoided with adequate guidance. Ineffective Management: The executive management team was largely ineffective. Chri***ne Bo***on doesn’t seem to be able to handle the pressure and resorts to yelling at employees on larger team calls. There was little to no support from supervisors, who seemed more interested in micromanaging than providing constructive feedback. This led to a toxic work environment where I felt undervalued and unsupported. Extremely cliquey. Lack of Communication: Communication within the company was poor. Important information was often not communicated in a timely manner, leading to confusion and missed deadlines. My manager would email me, and when I emailed responses back, I was told "I don't spend all day in my inbox.". Even during my interview process I was told that my manager was a direct and effective communicator, which is interesting because nothing meaningful was communicated about my performance and growth opportunities. Lack of Goal Mapping: There was a complete absence of goal mapping and strategic planning with my role. I was not given clear target to aim for, making it difficult to measure progress or success. This lack of direction made it hard to stay motivated and understand how my work contributed to the company's overall goals.
