Building Games, Building a Company - Anonymous employee PlayQ Employee Review

Opportunity - For me this is top of the list. It’s the reason I joined the team in the first place. During my interview process, I really got an understanding that while PlayQ has accomplished a lot already, it’s really just on the cusp of its next big phase. Because the team is still relatively small, each of us has a huge opportunity to guide and shape what that new phase looks like. And not only what it looks like for the company and our product, but what it looks like in terms of our career direction. It really does feel like the possibilities are vast. While our structure isn’t flat, there’s definitely a sense that if you’ve got a great idea, it will be heard. The founders sit in the open workspace with the rest of the team. People - As someone who’s passionate about the people who make up a company and their experience, it’s such a great bonus when those people are genuinely fantastic human beings. PlayQ hires people who are extremely talented and hardworking, have a unique viewpoint, and also play well with others. The results are a really enjoyable work experience - everyone’s doing their part and we have a lot of fun doing it. We hold monthly themed happy hours, and it’s not uncommon for team members get together outside of work. Always a good sign. Balance - While I’m constantly challenged, and there are crunch times, on the whole required hours are both very doable and flexible. At my last job, lunch breaks were the things of legend and typically you scarfed a sandwich while hiding in the mail closet. Now, more often than not, I get outside for some air, and, because of our incredible location, can even take a stroll by the beach. I have time for my personal life after work, and I’m not so drained from the workday that I crash the minute I get home. Location - On that note, I love our office. It’s beautifully designed and offers a number of different options for different working styles. The open workspaces are typically a little quieter (but every new employee is gifted a set of noise cancelling headphones as well), while our lounge is a great place to kick back in a beanbag chair in the sun or chat about a project you’re working on. You can even sit on one of the patios and work or make calls when the weather’s nice. And let’s face it, in Santa Monica it’s almost always nice.