Pros: I appreciate the remote work setup; it's a huge plus for my work-life balance as a Software Engineer. I can usually manage my schedule around personal stuff, which is great. Our team uses flexible hours, so it's not always a strict 9-5.
Cons: Sometimes there's a push for longer hours during agile sprints or project deadlines. It feels like you're expected to be 'always on' in this startup environment, especially for backend development tasks. Meetings can really eat into focus time, making it hard to get deep work done during core hours.
Advice to Management: Try to set clearer boundaries around evening communications and weekend work, especially during those crunch times. It'd really help prevent burnout for the engineering team.
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