Small team with big demands but constrained by control and bureaucracy
Arbeitsatmosphäre
There's a disconnect between the expectations set for the role and the environment provided to succeed in it. Oftentimes it's expected to ask for permission and decision making is solely on the founders.
Kommunikation
Communication is fragmented across too many channels and often reactive, with shifting priorities and unclear ownership. Team members are often encouraged to assume “no malintent” when interpreting communication from the founders, rather than the founders reflecting on how their messaging is received and adjusting their communication accordingly.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
It's alright, but this is no "just do it" start up culture and there's no real feedback on improvements. Lots of bureaucracy and waiting for permissions while no one wants to make a final decision without leadership approval.
Work-Life-Balance
There's no pressure to work long hours, but there's definitely more corporate vibe than startup
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Experienced hires are expected to ask for leadership approval on trivial matters, which slows things down and causes frustration. There are no clear expectations set. There is also a tendency for leadership to assign routine or administrative tasks to experienced team members, which can reduce their ability to concentrate on more strategic work.
Interessante Aufgaben
There is a mismatch between what the role demands and the level of trust, support, and reward provided. Over time, this becomes demotivating and unsustainable.
Gehalt/Benefits
Definitely not and there's little to no space for improvement even with positive performance feedback.