Pros
I have been promoted several times since starting work here more than 5 years ago. This company will not promote people who simply have been working here for X amount of years, but will promote those who go above and beyond the requirements of their current position to improve processes and efficiency (as they should). I really appreciate that the CEO, Ira, is dedicated to keeping his company and worker base local. So many companies today are outsourcing for cheap labor, and Threshold is only expanding to provide more jobs for local people. To those who are saying you need to be in the "in crowd" to move up, this is not exactly true. You do need to cultivate good relationships with everyone, including those who can influence a promotion. Threshold will not promote people who complain about problems but don't take action themselves, no matter how brilliant they may be. I have helped to improve many processes here simply because I identified the issue, then met with the people involved and updated the procedures after gaining consensus, and I am grateful that Threshold encourages employee input in this manner. You just need to go about it the right way. Also, Threshold is by far the most flexible place I have ever worked. I also appreciate that it is a casual environment, characteristic of Santa Cruz County and the dietary supplement industry. It is not a buttoned-up corporate culture by any means. Health, dental and vision insurance are provided, and the rates are reasonable for a privately owned company of this size. The people I work with are also great, and I feel like my concerns are taken seriously and my contributions are respected and appreciated by all of management.
Cons
The pay could certainly be better, but it is pretty much on par for Santa Cruz County. You can choose between taking a higher-paid job over the hill, or getting paid comparable to what Threshold pays and stay here. I choose the latter.