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Good Company, but leadership is lost

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Warner Bros. Discovery for 6 years
September 26, 2025
4.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Competitive Payment – salaries are strong compared to industry standards, which makes employees feel fairly compensated.

  • Great Team – colleagues are collaborative, supportive, and make the workplace enjoyable.

  • Nice Benefits – the perks and benefits package is solid, covering important needs beyond salary.

  • Great Middle Management – managers at this level provide clarity, support, and stability, helping employees succeed despite uncertainty from the top.

Cons
  • Unstable leadership direction – frequent reversals in strategy (merger → split, product rename → revert).

  • Over-reliance on external consultants – millions spent on McKinsey advice that was later backtracked.

  • Lack of clear long-term vision – leadership feels like it just wants to sell the company to the highest bidder.

  • Acquisition rumors – uncertainty around a possible Paramount deal adds to confusion.

  • Low job security – performance feels irrelevant when layoffs can happen due to ownership changes.

  • Erosion of trust – constant shifts and backtracking damage confidence in top leadership decisions.

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