Pros
Work–life balance: Working hours are predictable, and there are no calls outside business hours. Personal time is generally respected. Upskilling opportunities: You’ll get time and access to training programs to learn new skills — though practical usage will be limited.
Cons
Outdated tech stack: Many projects run on decades-old technologies. You may upskill in modern tools, but opportunities to apply them internally are almost nonexistent. Below-market compensation: Salary structure is comparable to Indian service-based MNCs, not global product standards. Management priorities are misaligned: Career progression often depends on optics and personal agendas rather than genuine contribution. Even strong performance can be overlooked with arbitrary criteria like lack of patents. Recognition without reward: Verbal appreciation is abundant, but when it’s time for actual rewards, favoritism tends to overshadow merit. Gender bias in practice: Although the culture talks about diversity and celebrates women symbolically, recognition and impactful opportunities more often go to male colleagues. Equality feels like a policy on paper, not a lived reality. Hierarchical structure: Decisions are top-down, and upward mobility relies more on corporate politics than capability.