Pros
- Great first job for graduates looking to build experience. - Low-cost canteen food available on site. - Hybrid working model offers flexibility. - Good employee benefits, such as private healthcare, holiday buy/sell schemes, bonuses, and opportunities to work abroad.
Cons
- Senior leadership can be quite toxic at times, with a fear-driven culture and a very top-down approach. Some teams seem to spend most of their time in survival mode. - Career progression and pay can stagnate once you have a few years of experience. Promotion criteria are often unclear, and your experience depends heavily on the team you're in—some are overloaded with work, while others are much quieter but don't get much visibility or meaningful work. - Lack of transparency from management, and communication from managers can be poor. - Being a PM or SME is generally much easier than being an individual contributor, where the workload and pressure can be significantly higher. - Performance reviews often feel subjective and can depend more on who your manager is than on clear, consistent criteria.
