Atlassian

Atlassian is very much a values-based company. It's a core part of their interview process and something that permeates into your day-to-day working once you arrive. If you don't know the values, then definitely read up on them. If they're not for you, then neither is Atlassian.

This is a place where you can really come in and make the changes you think are required to make an impact in your job. There is a lot of existing status quo, but it's all able to be openly (and respectfully) challenged.

They care a lot about their employees, and even during COVID, are going above and beyond to ensure that we're having as good an experience as we can. They do this by running lots of trainings, team events, and providing budget for social (and socially distanced) entertainment.

Chance can, and does, happen quickly. It's always well-reasoned, thought out, and communicated, but if you find yourself caught up in the midst of it, it can feel rather daunting and chaotic. You can feel like a fairly small piece without control of your professional situation.

They are a very large (and expanding) company, and this means there are lots of information sources to get your head around. It's easy to miss out on important updates if you don't have a good routine for news gathering. Without that, you spend all your time reading up on things and not progressing with your work (if you allow it, or if you can't stand not knowing about things happening).