As you may have noticed from other reviews, the CEO situation is no joke. All those reviews pretty much nailed it. And, honestly, the CEO's unchangeable, a bit like a certain former president who's known for leaving chaos in his wake. Marc gives off a personable vibe at first – I mean, even during my interview, he seemed pretty chill. But when the work kicked in, it was his way or the highway. We get it, he's the CEO and his word is final... but it's like he's convinced we're all plotting against him. He's under the impression that we're secretly hoping for this product to flop. And well, that's where he's way off the mark. I genuinely believe his own team has more faith in this product than he does. But when your ideas keep getting squashed like bugs, it pretty much puts you in a corner with limited options. You had to be a total YES person to survive. Dare to counter his ideas? Well, that's a one-way ticket to hell. The company boasts about these 4 core values, but Marc? He's like the black sheep that ignores them all. Calculated risks? Nope, not his thing. Taking care of your people? Unless you're his Yes-man or woman, not happening. And don't even think about world-class in everything we do or sharing ideas safely – he'll just shoot them down. Save your creative thoughts for chats with colleagues because executing anything? Forget about it. Marc's the ultimate idea blocker. You might also see the company's ambitious aim of having a team of 50+ employees by 202X. I heard that a couple years ago. The highest headcount Black Spectacles ever reached was 33 (I think back in January 2022). Now? BKS might be plummeting below 20 employees, given how many have quit or got the boot for challenging his notions. (Cue, the dramatic entrance of Donald Trump). Why are a handful still holding on? Well, the current job market is no picnic, and bills need to be paid. Some have the advantage of not having to deal with Marc directly, so they're managing to weather this sinking ship. But make no mistake, those still here are eyeing the life vests, ready to jump onto the lifeboats when the time comes. Anyway, if you are desperate to get a remote job...I would advise you to look somewhere else. This ship won't sail smoothly unless there's a change of command.
