Pros: The team seems nice on a personal level and the product has potential. Cons: Highly Demanding Process: The recruitment process requires a multi-day take-home assessment followed by an 8-hour "trial" workday. Lack of Compensation/Hospitality: Despite driving 8 hours round-trip from Zurich for an on-site trial, the company did not offer compensation for a full day of product work, nor did they cover basic expenses like lunch. Bait and Switch: After discussing a permanent position, the final offer was a short-term freelance contract. Below Market Salary: The compensation offered for a Senior UX role in the Geneva area is significantly below the market standard (offering well under the typical 120k+ range). Ethical Concerns: The ratio of "free work" requested versus the stability and pay offered suggests a lack of value for the candidate’s time and expertise. Advice to Management: Re-evaluate your "trial day" policies. Asking senior professionals for free labor and long commutes without covering basic costs—only to offer a sub-market freelance contract—is not a sustainable way to attract or retain top talent in Switzerland.