People are nice, but business is hard to hack with markets where they are - Recensione dipendente - Product Manager presso Syfe

3,0
23 dic 2022
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

+ People are nice, everyone is genuinely trying to do their best + People are competent, everyone is aware how to do what they want to do + Decent pay, in line with the market

Svantaggi

- Markets are down, so whatever product eng design do, there are outflows, but the expectation is for product eng and design to reverse this, which is not realistic - Too many decision makers, it is not clear who gets to take the call, the execs are jumping into too many small things instead of trusting the teams they've hired - Too many large company processes (e.g. twice a year perf) for a small company, its not needed - Feels way too political for a startup this size, why is everyone acting like its a big bank - There are a few people who only criticise, and do nothing of their own - No longer seems remote-friendly, is confused about the value of being in-office since the Singapore office is just a place to shout over each other in calls with eng & design who are predominantly in India. Gurgaon office is a WeWork glass cage

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4,0
29 ago 2024
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good company healthy environment and friendly place and happy culture

Svantaggi

need to give. Opportunities in new technologies

1,0
7 apr 2026
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

- Great and convenient office - Team bonding sports activities (after work) - Fun opportunity to work on financial products that are popular and well used by Singaporeans. - A recognized brand within Singapore's fintech industry that will continue growing even more. - An honest organization that values client investments and treats money right. - Amazing hardworking peers who support you and make things fun despite the toxic culture. - Good benefits. Half day off for Mental health day. 1 week work from anywhere policy, dental and medical benefits, upskilling benefits. No dependent coverage.

Svantaggi

- Extremely toxic culture. Unlike a large corp where you can escape the noise, the toxicity here is unavoidable. The politics are draining, and you’ll watch colleagues shift their entire personalities just to please CXOs. Leadership is quick to shift blame and throw you under the bus when things go sideways. - CEO’s personal perception of you matters, not your outcomes. He decides who is "good" or "bad," and that constant silent judgment dictates your growth and job security. - The leadership in Marketing, Product and Design has been a revolving door since late 2024. The constant cycling of Heads of Departments leaves those teams in total chaos. Don't expect mentorship; expect to survive on your own. - Those who have a family, beware. Commitment is measured by "optical overtime." If you aren't staying late just to be seen, you are labeled as insufficient. - Leadership preaches "culture", but it’s purely transactional. It’s an investment banking mindset where you are a line item, not a person. It won't change because the tone is set at the very top. Company doesn't care about retaining people which makes it hard for the team on the ground to pick up pieces. - There’s a quote on the Singapore office wall: "Pressure is a privilege." It isn't. It is just a cover for a toxic environment. You don’t realize it until you are out of the system. Think twice if you value your mental health.

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