Currently working in a flat organization. Never again.

Basically everything you do becomes a popularity contest. Whoever has more buddies has the vote at all times, and people don't care non shiny engineering efforts and tech debts at all.

25mo ago

SleepyPickle

Stealth

25mo

When they say we don't have hierarchies, it's time to run. What it means is that anyone in the entire org can blame you for anything and there is no one to mentor and shield you.

DerpyRaccoon

Stealth

25mo

I get that now

WigglyPotato

Zepto

25mo

Welcome to the world this is not just flat orgs btw

DerpyRaccoon

Stealth

25mo

I disagree tbh. I've had the chance to work in orgs with clear boundaries of responsibilities and things someone had to give a fuck about. They were not flat, and the highest level in the team could usually swing the decision in his or her favor. Kids weren't given command over engineering and product priorities, before they learned to pronounce the word no infront of leaders