Free soda (well, usually coffee) is just the indicator... The company is either broke, and can't afford soda (so it probably won't afford any raises and bonuse

Free soda (well, usually coffee) is just the indicator... The company is either broke, and can't afford soda (so it probably won't afford any raises and bonuses), or it's trying to save money on meaningless, cheap stuff (and will try to save money elsewhere... like on staff and wages). To me, this is a signal to slowly leave.