Challenging Role on High-Impact Projects, But Lacked Support and Balance
Pros
Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-priority initiatives that have significant impact across the business. Smart, capable, and well-intentioned colleagues who genuinely want to do great work. Exposure to enterprise-level products and complex problem-solving. Strong brand and solid business foundation.
Cons
Extremely siloed organization with too many hierarchical layers and inefficient processes that prevent teams from delivering value quickly. Workload was disproportionate and unsustainable—I was managing multiple major initiatives that were eventually split across three people after I left. Lack of support from leadership: despite raising concerns, I was told the workload was “appropriate” for my level, with no meaningful attempt to reprioritize or reduce scope. Inconsistent and unclear performance feedback, which impacted morale and created a sense of distrust. Recognition and career progression were reactive rather than proactive—I only received a promotion once I secured an external offer. Some leaders appear to play favorites, and psychological safety within teams varies widely.