I joined a startup that was acquired by a large company. Once the original founders left it went straight to hell. Upper management changed three times, then we

I joined a startup that was acquired by a large company. Once the original founders left it went straight to hell. Upper management changed three times, then we got merged with other acquisitions, layoffs followed. It went from engaged, smart staff working long hours to unmotivated 9-5 cover-your-ass corporate environment within one year.