A rather surreal experience in many respects
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
well-connected to the public transport system (did I forget anything?)
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
Tech bro hire-and-fire culture without respect for employees and their life planning
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Take yourself back and listen to what your above-average employees have to say (see comments in the other reviews), then act accordigly.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
While the team spirit between employees (of the same step of the hierarchy) was generally good, the overall working atmosphere was marked by mistrust and uncertainty about the future.
Work-Life-Balance
Depends on your position and tasks (nothing you should count on!).
Karriere/Weiterbildung
Do not expect anything in this respect. Especially, do not count on this being a long-ter engagement. Read the reviews carefully before you consider applying, especially if you would have to give up your current job or move to another country.
Gehalt/Benefits
The salary level is generally considered good, but mind the details (e.g. better do not expect that your salary will be adjusted for inflation!).
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
Only in some limited areas like x-mas gifts.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
Generally good as I experienced it, but may have deteriorated since I left.
Umgang mit älteren Kollegen
Which older colleagues? Mid-forties is the max.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Not too bad in my case, but I was probably one of the lucky few.
Arbeitsbedingungen
The office is bright and modern and the IT infrastucture is okay, but is this what really counts? If you look at the psychological factors of work satisfaction, it was the worst of all my employers. Also, broken office chairs were not replaced despite lengthy discussions.
Kommunikation
At the beginning, I attributed the lack of communication to the usual 'teething problems' of a startup. But after a while, I realised it wasn't a bug, but a feature. In this company, the need-to-know principle is applied so excessively that it hampers work and fosters silo thinking. In other words: do not expect that you will at least be told what you need to know to do your work properly. As other colleagues have pointed out, communication is also characterised by a lack of respect (and lack of interest in what people have to say).
Interessante Aufgaben
Depends on your position and tasks (people in tech positions were generelly happy with their tasks).