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RUN – Don’t fall into this trap!

Staff Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Warner Bros. Discovery for 2 years
May 31, 2025
Hyderābād, Telangana
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

If you're waiting for an offer, stop. Move on.

If you've got the offer, don’t get excited by the numbers; it’s bait.

RUN – before it’s too late.

Cons

Career trap for senior professionals – run the other way if offered.

Zero work-life balance; your personal life is no longer yours.

You're expected to be “on call” 24/7, 365 days a year – no exceptions.

Blame-and-shame culture is brutal; one mistake and you're publicly humiliated.

Managers are volatile and emotionally unpredictable – finger-pointing is constant.

Official hours say 11 AM, but you're dragged in by 9 AM and often stuck until 2 AM.

Mental and emotional burnout is common – the pressure is relentless.

Family life? Forget it. If you have kids, this place will tear your home life apart.

It doesn’t feel like a job – it feels like a high-stress prison with no escape.

Advice to Management

No real leadership – just a group of service-based mindset puppets.

Management is clueless and unapproachable; no one to turn to for guidance.

They thrive on control and micromanagement, not support or strategy.

Toxic power play is the norm – they enjoy pushing people to the edge.

Culture of fear and obedience, not innovation or collaboration.

Instead of empowering, they focus on breaking you down.

Expect constant pressure with zero empathy or direction.

Additional Ratings

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

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