Pros
– Great team – Strong CEO – Exciting growth (at the time)
Cons
There was certainly a lot of potential - the marketplace had a strong reputation in the industry. However, much of that potential was, in my view, undermined by problematic leadership within the commercial department at the time. While I won't name individuals, the working environment under the then-commercial director was, at times (in my opinion), toxic and emotionally draining. His unstable mood, ego-driven decisions, and a way of managing that (in my opinion) pushed many great and experienced people out of the company. From my point of view, this played a big role in why the company is no longer where it once was. Even as a top performer, I experienced unprofessional behavior. It went so far that I had to hear offensive jokes about my culture, which represents a minority. That kind of behavior was completely unacceptable, but nothing was done about it. When I left, I received a passive-aggressive message from him, clearly showing satisfaction that he had almost reclaimed my bonus of my hard work - luckily, he failed. That moment said it all: immature, disrespectful, and completely lacking professionalism.