Difficult to work here - Recensione dipendente - Security Analyst presso Edgescan

Great product, great culture, great leadership

Working across time zones can be difficult

Generally flexible with time off, although this has become more limited over time Ability to work remotely Paid leave Many employees and some managers are genuinely supportive and well-intentioned The development team appears to have a positive dynamic and is generally easygoing to work with

Challenging office culture, including gossip, favoritism, and competition rather than collaboration Company culture is more corporate and rigid than initially presented Compensation concerns, particularly for Irish employees, with noticeable disparities compared to international counterparts who receive higher pay and additional benefits Limited benefits package Penetration testing management demonstrates micromanagement, inconsistent communication, and leadership approaches that can feel unsupportive or, at times, overly critical or aggressive Limited support structures, with a tendency toward blame and a top-down, high-pressure management style that can feel punitive and demoralizing Work will be assigned late in the day with expectations for immediate turnaround, along with pressure to engage outside standard working hours (e.g., weekends) Employee boundaries are not consistently respected, contributing to burnout and reduced morale Ongoing communication challenges across the organization, including unclear direction and limited transparency Disorganized and, at times, chaotic work environment with frequently shifting expectations Fixed organizational and management mindset