Avantages
The engineering team at Colab is highly talented and genuinely passionate about their work. The projects are technically interesting and make use of a modern technology stack, which provides plenty of opportunities for learning and innovation. The company has strong potential if it can focus on improving its leadership culture. Work arrangements are flexible, and being based in Newfoundland adds a unique and appealing environment for those who appreciate a smaller, close-knit community.
Inconvénients
Some members of senior leadership contribute to a toxic work culture that is often driven by ego, favoritism, and blame. Psychological safety is limited, and constructive feedback is sometimes ignored or even discouraged. Decision making tends to be top-down and lacks transparency, which can lead to burnout and disengagement among the team. While collaboration is often promoted as a company value, in practice it sometimes feels more like control and internal politics than genuine teamwork.