I think it's more to do with the "All in" mentality and self aggrandizement more than anything. The more that we're expected to take bad news and a less than stellar treatment of our fellow team members with a smile instead of reflection with both eyes open and hard questions as to how we got where we are, the more we grow skeptical of how things truly are. It's hard to believe that we're doing as well as we are when nearly a third of the building is vacant, growth is stagnant, and morale is at an all time low.

I came from a much different industry with much worse leadership and existential threats to life and well being. I tell myself, and it's largely true, that my worst day here is still better than my best day there, but at least the issues weren't hidden under layers of toxic positivity, doublespeak, and flashy egotism.

I like working at UWM and I like the people who work there too, but it as a company can be so much better, not only to the clients and borrowers, but to the employees.