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Nice location in Richmond, London, with lots of perks.

Sold as a startup environment, when in reality, you just do what the US office says.

Highly political. Tries to pretend to be open and honest, but rife with nepotism. People try to get the bosses' ears, and then power over others ensues.

Continuous comparisons with others at your level. Stack ranking, replaced with feedback, which becomes the same.

Absolutely no freedom to try out new things unless management OKs it.

No appreciation shown unless you tow the line.

Very little appreciation of the individual. Company needs are always above and beyond.

Very slow-moving. Legacy everywhere.

Very weak leadership, no care for the individual. Very bullish types survive and get promoted. Interpersonal issues not addressed.

I saw engineers being promoted based on being buddies, and high performers who didn't become puppets looked over for promotion regularly. Rife with others taking credit for other quieter members; that will show in the future.

Just told to fill in your career plan, which is ignored. Only appreciation shown when leaving. You could do with looking after all your staff (not a few favorites) more than your furniture, free lunches, and small perks.

Individuals are important; they need brain food instead. There was none – all talk.