Pros
Free coffee/tea and biscuits. Plenty of recreational facilities on-prem. Visionary and bold top local leadership (although succumbing to pressure from HQ at times). Promotions are based on merits and not seniority.
Cons
I don't even know where to begin, but for a start, the work culture here can be borderline toxic and demoralizing. People-pleasing manager with almost zero technical skills. Manager stealing credits when things go right, but subordinates made culpable when things go south. Manager feigning ignorance in meetings or during technical discussions. Manager being passive-aggressive (in words and actions) and manipulative, with the intention of instilling fear and siloing the team. Personal growth can be stagnant because you're always busy firefighting, leaving little to no time for personal upskilling.
