The product and internal processes lack reliability, which means the team is constantly fighting fires rather than making meaningful progress.
Management consistently makes unsustainable commitments to customers that the team knows are not technically feasible.
There’s an unspoken expectation that employees will sacrifice personal time. Overtime and weekend work are the norm rather than the exception.
Management’s approach to people often feels disrespectful. The culture heavily emphasizes “hire fast, fire fast,” which creates fear and instability.