I did not say shitty. Clearly, there are strong benefits including pay, career development, network, benefits. Everything comes at a price. They price of that is the psychological pressure of a highly politicised environment with many subtle layers which can be hard to navigate for many.

My SO works in healthcare and their job is arguably tougher in every possible dimension even though end-to-end qualification time via med school was even longer. Almost every job is compared to FAANG research scientist.

That doesn't mean I wouldn't prefer the same or slightly worse benefits without the open plan and culture.