* Well-known brand in its niche
* Get invited to lots of good parties
* Events are organized well and lots of people attend
* Can use your network to land a higher paying job in VC
Kontras
* Business has been in slow-motion collapse for years
* Multiple rounds of downsizing and lots of attrition
* Leadership hates employees and often says they are worthless or replaceable
* Layoffs conducted as personal vendettas
* If you can suck up and/or stay invisible you have a chance