
Autonomous, collaborative, and genuinely talented.
The benefits and work life balance (which might not last long with recent changes. recent acquisition)
No raises in years, with pay already 15% below market rate. Fair, transparent compensation reviews and merit-based raises would go a long way
Genuine autonomy and independence: you're trusted to do your job well with the right tools. The benefits package is solid, and the 4-day work week (while it lasts: this might go away soon with the recent acquisition) has been a real quality-of-life boost plus very minimal internal meetings.
This was once a stable, committed team, and that loyalty still exists. But the acquisition has introduced a culture of fear that is quietly eroding what made this place work. People haven't left, but they've pulled back. The focus shouldn't be on retention numbers; it should be on whether people act