Kevin thanks so much that's so nice of you. You seem like a genuine person. Mattermark though seems like a tool for investors though. Maybe I am wrong.
Reef is actually right. There's not much overtime. Now while that to many may seem like a great job where there should be no burn out. I can say that it is still very stressful. The reason being there can just be so many things going on at once. Projects that should take hours to days end up taking weeks to months due to just the sheer number of them and the constant barrage of interruptions. Context switches are expensive. Every time somebody else has nothing better to do they feel like they should bother you.
What do you mean by bullying culture? There are times when somebody wants something done, you explain to them that it's not possible or that it can be done but it may take some time due to current queue and they go directly to to the CIO/CTO and complain. I consider that a form of bullying so if that's what you mean then yes it's rampant. Some do it some don't.
If you just agree due to fear of repercussions, and "they" know this and manipulate it to their advantage then yes, that's probably bullying. Best case you're working with sociopaths.
I really don't work more than the normal 40-45 hours a week. It's just the work at work never stops piling in and then it overlaps. Then hearing the people complaining.
I think in terms of IT ( development including) they have always circled the drain. But other departments which are the majority of the companies function keep it afloat.
You don't even have to lie if you don't want to. Every time I've gone looking for a job without a direct contact I could tap, it took several months. Looking for a job is a long slow process that takes maybe a couple of hours a day, even if you really work at it. It takes much less if you don't particularly push. It can be pretty much a vacation if you want it to be one.
