Seemingly good until you're thereThe good thingsThey build you up with empty praises, and as long as you function according to their interpretation of function, you get significant salary increase.
The challengesLack of management and leadership. They are so afraid of structure, they feel that it puts a lot of pressure, not recognizing that the lack of structure also puts a lot of pressure to those who perform well.
Some people, esp those in leadership and management roles, have a lot of personal agenda. They like you, good. They don't like you... hmmm?
Gossiping was also rampant.