Great environment - Guest Blog Author bei ShortStack: Mitarbeiterbewertung

Where do I start? I guess I'll start with what I consider to be the best thing - Jim (our CEO) has taken the time to understand what I'm good at and what I'm interested in and has allowed me to take on projects in which I can utilize my strengths. This has made my 5 years at ShortStack very fulfilling. I've learned a ton of new skills and feel as though the sky is the limit in terms of how much more I can learn. I'm encouraged to be creative, share my ideas, and advise on decisions based on my experience. I truly feel valued here. Working at ShortStack is fun. The office includes a bar, video game area, a rooftop patio, and even a "shop" in which you can work on your car, do some wood-working (I built a table), or whatever the heck you want. It's amazing. Beyond the amenities, the team is a fun, smart, hard-working group. There's no office drama, no cliques, no schlubs - just a group of people who genuinely enjoy each other's company. We have lunch on Fridays, have boat days at the lake, and even participate in events together (like the RTO). ShortStack offers competitive compensation, health care and retirement benefits, flexible hours, and free t-shirts! Seriously, we get loads of free t-shirts.

Well, no work-place is perfect, but that's another cool thing about working here. As long as you have a good attitude, bringing up concerns is encouraged. Jim's door is open. He's understanding and eager to make his employees happy. I only mention this because it might be important to some people - there isn't a managerial hierarchy here. We all sort of made-up our own titles and the structure is very linear. If you're looking to climb the corporate ladder, this isn't really a place for that.

The CEO is the best person in the world to work for. He's one of the most generous people you'll ever meet; he sincerely and genuinely wants to treat you right. Free lunch on Fridays. Birthday celebrations with really nice gifts. Free insurance. Bonuses. Unlimited vacation and sick days (within reason, of course). Work life balance like you've never experienced (the office may shut down on "powder days"). Your coworkers are dedicated, smart, funny, and talented. It's a family environment. The office is amazing with a fully-stocked kitchen, a shuffleboard table, a foosball table, and more. Salary may be a bit lower than comparable jobs in the sector, but the perks and working environment more than make up for it. Overall, the culture is the best I've ever experienced. You would be beyond lucky to get to work here.

I'm really, really reaching here. I can't think of something that's truly a con. The only thing I could possibly think of is that management may ask you to do something and then they'll have someone else do it if you aren't quick enough. Honestly, though, this is truly a ridiculous nitpick that doesn't deserve to be called a "con".