I recently quit a decent job at a small software development company after almost seven years. When I first joined, it was a small tight-knit team with a company culture centered around trust, freedom in decision-making, decent pay, and an awesome work-life balance. All my colleagues and superiors were brilliant human beings, and it felt like a second home.
However, things took a turn as the company decided to expand, and revenue started growing exponentially. With the expansion came big targets and the introduction of metrics, including skill and performance management to measure worker efficiency and ensure maximum workload. This shift brought about a more frantic atmosphere, poor communication, and constant changes in day-to-day task priorities.
While I still got along well with my colleagues and bosses, the focus on metrics and efficiency seemed to overshadow the human aspect of the workplace, and it felt like the unique culture that drew me in was slowly fading away.
It's tough to quit a job that played a significant role in my professional growth. On the upside, the decision sucks a bit less knowing that I have a new job lined up with better pay, more PTO, fewer responsibilities, and no more timesheet reporting.
TL;DR Left a once unicorn-like job because of unfavorable metrics and corporate greed