No cons so far! If I find any, I'll be sure to update my answer. Instead, I listed some considerations below. As we all have different preferences, I'm hoping this helps you decide whether or not Small Improvements is a good fit for you as well.
- You will be asked for your feedback from day one. It takes courage to give feedback, and that courage is appreciated.
- You will be given honest, direct feedback on how you can improve. If you are quick to get defensive, this may not be the right fit for you. That said, if you disagree with feedback after thinking on it, the giver of that feedback would be happy to discuss it with you.
- Most of the team is in Berlin
- United States team is fully remote (there is an office for Berlin-based employees)
- It's a small tight-knit team (less than 20 as of now)
- No commissions for sales (there are bonuses)
- Job description isn't static. The roles evolve with the needs of the organization and will reflect your goals, interests, and skillset.
- 100% bootstrapped, no investors. The success of the org is in our hands.
- We are coworkers, not "family". We have full lives (and families) outside of work. This team is helpful and friendly, enjoys a good laugh, and celebrates wins, but at the end of the day, we are professionals expected to produce quality work, not family members to be coddled.
