Pros
Let's be honest – no workplace is perfect, but I'm rating Hatch 5 stars because over time through my experiences here and with the perspective of others I know in the industry, I really think it's a special place that's going to be hard to beat in my career. To elaborate on the title: - The team - I feel very fortunate to work with a group of people I both like and respect. I find everyone to be friendly and genuine, and also some of the smartest, hardest working people I know. Everyone carries their weight and is willing to lend a hand when needed, but also holds each other to high standards. - Growth - You know the saying, "If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room"? For me, working at Hatch was one of the first times where I felt that (not that I'm some genius, but school and other jobs seemed to praise "good enough" so I wasn't truly challenged). It was very uncomfortable for me at first, but over time I've come to appreciate that it means I've had lots of opportunities to learn and grow, and advance my career at a more rapid pace than I could imagine being able to do elsewhere. - Leadership - I really, really respect Hatch's leadership for leading by example. Even the company founders will be in the trenches with you during a crisis or to pitch for a launch. And they truly mean it when they say that our successes and failures happen as a team – I know from experience that they have my back. I think setting that tone from the top down is one of the biggest things that contributes to Hatch's culture.
Cons
The nature of working at an agency and personally having 4 different clients demanding your attention and time means sometimes everybody needs/wants you at once. That can make for long days on occasion and there have been times where I've been close to burnt out. That said, I find that ebbs and flows, and most of the time I feel a good work/life balance, but it was something I had to learn to impose for myself (e.g. don't respond to non-urgent emails that are coming in off-hours). Hatch is also fast-paced and sometimes that means you have to learn a bit trial by fire. It can be scary and uncomfortable if you're the type who likes clear rules and guidelines for everything.