When growth collides with capitalism, company culture is often the first casualty. Values erode after IPOs and acquisitions, leaving employees to grapple with cultural loss and the question of whether a values-driven company can truly survive shareholder demands.
Leaving behind nearly a decade of institutional knowledge means trading expertise for curiosity. This post explores the discomfort and growth that comes from no longer being the one with all the answers.
Starting a new job is always a leap of faith. In my first week at Fleet, I've already felt something I rarely have in past roles: alignment.