- Head of the company fails to listen to employee needs, and says very off-putting things.
- The micromanaging kept getting worse and worse and made employees feel like they can't be trusted, even after years of working there. Owner is convinced employees don't do their jobs are tries to find reasons to affirm his beliefs.
- Job security is not guaranteed, especially to long-time workers. Owner will cut your position to save money and rehire right out of college. Also, if you said or did something to upset him, you're out without a moments notice.
- Salary is okay for Seattle but not enough to live comfortably.
- Company culture kept disintegrating as owner kept taking away freedoms as he saw fit.