Pros
1. Honest Russian counterparts 2. Compensation
Cons
1. Scrum Masters turned Managers: Scrum Masters have been promoted to managerial roles, but many engage openly in office politics. It’s difficult to raise any concerns, as these “managers” often share information for personal gain. They lack understanding of the product, show little interest in learning, and contribute very little of substance in scrums — though their attitude is always over the top. 2. Rigid Office Attendance: Employees are required to be in the office three days a week. Even if you’re unable to attend for a single day, you must go through a tedious process of getting approvals from three different levels. 3. “Office Arrest” Incident: Believe it or not, employees were once prevented from leaving the office because a visitor from Russia was on-site. Many had outstation buses or flights to catch, and even medical appointments — none of which were respected. The management’s only concern seemed to be maintaining headcount visibility. They even reschedule town halls an hour earlier than planned — a clear reflection of their poor planning and lack of transparency. 4. Blame-Shifting Culture: The management consistently makes poor decisions but conveniently shifts the blame to the Russian leadership team or the HR department in Delhi. 5. Poor Office Facilities: The office campus offers just one lunch option, with nothing available for breakfast or snacks. Employees are told to order food through Uber Eats or Swiggy — that’s their idea of employee care. Overall, the management’s attitude toward employee well-being is highly insensitive.
