Pros
Unlimited PTO Company Slack can be pretty lively Scrappy in a good way, sometimes The product (coworking space) is interesting + experiential Team and company offsites can be fun, and some teams are able to travel
Cons
Extremely political to the point of absolutely impeding the work quality - if you’re someone invested in your work and interested in providing real value to users, this is heartbreaking The political environment means the best idea doesn’t win. Tension is high - things sometimes get vicious (getting thrown under the bus, actual shouting, etc). Huge cross-functional inefficiencies - other teams can try to purposely impede your work. Incredibly disorganized and lacking in resources. This is particularly frustrating when you have to manually execute processes because the right software, systems, and structure isn’t in place to streamline efforts. When I first joined and I asked others to describe the culture, they called it “nonexistent.” While the CEO and founder appear to be charismatic and down-to-earth, upon closer examination, the cracks start appearing. The other mentions of "favoritism" and “going after their random whims” does happen. A lot of their workspace “innovations” are half-baked ideas, veiled by marketing mumbo-jumbo or an aesthetic application. Don’t fall for it! OKRs and goals are made in service to revenue, not to the customer. Very dependent on the team you’re on - some are shafted/overworked, others get all the shine. Definitely a "have and have-nots" thing going on. Low compensation compared to similar titles and industries.