Pros
1. Learning opportunity and A Good launch pad, to further your career. 2. Business and Goto market Strategy 3. The Rivian-101, makes a good filter for good natured people to come in. However, all the while being in the company, I could never find the Management following it in spirit. It has been followed strategically/selectively to move the agenda forward and attract talent for cheap. In either case (though Deceptive), using a people policy to strategically motivate team is a better approach. (though the company is still learning it at your expense, I hope its only a growing pain. Does not become systemic of Rivian)
Kontras
1. The lofty ideals in paper, does not materialize in reality. 2. The people experience of Managers is abysmal. very de-motivating to an extent, makes you leave the company. 3. What you did is immaterial, if the forces in Irvine/manager, could not decipher it. The organization is skewed towards Irvine, better be in their good books. If you are deciding based on this review, try to join the company in Irvine. For better visibility and growth.