Pros
You quickly learn to work under pressure due to constantly shifting expectations. You gain experience adapting to frequent organisational changes. You develop strong self-reliance because leadership support is inconsistent. You become very good at handling sudden priority changes and firefighting. You learn how to operate when accountability and ownership are unclear.
Cons
Job security is low, and roles can be reduced or changed with little warning. Management often commits to unrealistic timelines without proper planning. When things go wrong, blame can be shifted onto individuals rather than leadership owning decisions. Restructures are used as cosmetic fixes instead of solving root problems. The environment is high-pressure, unstable, and damaging to morale. There is little transparency in how decisions are made or how expectations are set.