Pros
-opportunities to travel (if you like to travel)
-work with some of the best people on the planet, who are all doing something they love
-exposure to new feature requests from top service providers worldwide
-not a lot of red tape, if you want to see something changed and you have a great idea you can make it happen
-managers prioritize employee work life balance and are very against micromanagement
-general policy NOT to schedule meetings on Fridays…AWESOME.
-created opportunities for remote employees to team build together 1-3x a year
-SKO awards ceremony to recognize employee achievements around the world
-surprisingly great health care benefits
-great to see women in senior leadership positions!
-I saw in real time the management leaders pressure the org to increase 401k match…and they followed through. (Coming from a union environment that was pretty incredible to see!)
Kontras
-If you are not a self starter / don’t absorb new things through reading, you may struggle here. Know when to ask for help, and ask early!
-if you are not a morning person you may miss some opportunities to work closely with members of the international team
-be prepared to come up with your own career growth plan and push yourself