Pros
Not many to be honest, unless you count the coffee machine? But I think that's pretty basic.
Cons
I have mixed feelings about my time at MPL. From my perspective, there are some aspects of the company that may not be ideal for everyone.
For example, while the company promotes hybrid working, it didn't always feel like there was flexibility in practice. In my experience, there was also a disconnect between the stated policies and how they were implemented on the ground.
When it came to career progression, I personally felt that promises of promotions or pay raises were often unfulfilled. It was frustrating to see others, including myself, working hard with little recognition, especially when tasks outside of my job description were expected, but not acknowledged.
During my time there, I also got the sense that communication could be... selective—while personal information seemed to circulate easily, getting the right work-related information was sometimes difficult. It felt like there was a bit of a disconnect within the team on that front.
Additionally, I did have some concerns about the company's surveys. While they were presented as being anonymous and encouraging honest feedback, I found that in some cases, people who provided their opinions were called in for follow-up conversations. To this day, I’m unsure of whether the survey results were ever shared transparently.
It's also worth mentioning that I did notice many individuals leaving the company during my time there. This led me to wonder whether the company was fully aware of what might be driving this turnover and whether the internal culture was a contributing factor.
Lastly, from my perspective, the work environment sometimes felt competitive and gossipy, and I found it difficult to trust that internal issues were always handled transparently or fairly. These are just my personal reflections, and your experience may differ.