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Downfall of a great company, the spark is gone

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Make for 4 years
June 17, 2026
Prague
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • There are still a lot of great, talented, and passionate people left.
  • The product is a little outdated and falling behind, but it still has a lot of potential.
  • Internally, people are still trying to push for the good things.
Cons

As the other reviews have mentioned, the company has transformed into a shell of its former self. People are frustrated, and direction is unclear.

The pace of chaotic and uncoordinated pivots and cancelled projects is uncalled for. Decisions and communication from the leadership are extremely poor. Strategy is nonexistent. Vision is nowhere to be seen.

The culture has pretty much been destroyed, and mood has never been this bad and morale so low. The faith in things to get better, despite various internal efforts, is not even there anymore.

It's a common belief that the CEO has gradually surrounded himself with people who are loyal, loud, but incompetent. These are just the results of that. The leadership is refusing any kind of difficult feedback, and in reality dismisses anything against them and solves it by continuously reducing the transparency. Politics have taken over everything.

What was once an incredible company and the place to be, is now the place to avoid. People once proud to make ambassadors would not even recommend it to their friends anymore and are quietly looking for a job elsewhere. It's a truly heartbreaking moment for many of us.

Note: Definitely the worst People team I have ever worked with, and the downfall of things to come was observable from things happening there (in coordination with the CEO no doubt).

Advice to Management

We've tried to give you advice every step of the way, but you never listened—only pretended at best. Your actions are destroying the company and you're the reason. I will repeat what has been said many times, but you've proven time and time again that you will not listen. So let me repeat that, but I believe that at this point, a more radical change in the CEO & leadership is required.

Bring back transparency, lead by example. Drop the corporate manners, we are just 300 people, not 30 thousand. You are a problem, stop acting like everyone else is instead. Accept the feedback and act on it, without arrogantly dismissing such concerns and then blaming someone else.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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