Pros
I really enjoyed my 2 1/2 years at SLI. The work environment was generally very balanced - people took their work seriously, but always took the time for a bit of fun. Management was quite supportive of employees' commitments outside of work, so overall there was a strong focus on work-life balance. I enjoyed having opportunities to collaborate with other team members to deliver projects. I was encouraged to explore areas that interested me, which kept me excited and challenged. The energy in the office was for the most part really positive and upbeat, which made coming to work each day more enjoyable.
Kontras
The transition to becoming a publicly listed company has been interesting. Things have had to become a bit more corporate - more policies, less financial transparency with employees, to name a few. So the company has lost a lot of its start-up feel.