Imagine a corporate version of a high school clique, but with chicken. The culture can feel a bit culty, a “be grateful you’re here” vibe with a side of condescension. There are quite a few long-timers who treat tenure like sainthood, despite their working style being stuck somewhere in 2009.
The shiny benefits and flexible working policies sound incredible, on paper. In reality, you’ll be too overworked to use them. Half-day Fridays? Theoretically yes. Practically? You’ll be lucky to log off before dark. The company is chronically understaffed, morale is scraping the floor, and burnout is basically a rite of passage.
There’s also an almost impressive lack of direction. Priorities pivot so often you’ll feel like you’re in an organisational spin class, constant motion, zero progress. You’ll work extremely hard, but rarely feel like you’ve actually achieved anything tangible.
But don’t worry, you’ll get a card and a novelty trinket you’ll never use every now and again to remind you how “valued” you are.