Pros: You do get to work on a relatively modern tech stack with competent peers. You may also learn several marketable skills. Other things to point out: * Few people work late, though you are implicitly expected to be in early. * Food is good.

Cons: Bad managers seem to be a relatively common complaint among IC employees I talked to. I reported to a micromanager and didn't get the impression I could do much about it without burning bridges. Jack (CEO) seems to be phoning-in anything not related to BTC. Several of the VPs are very risk-averse, and there is no real vision for the future other than a very vague "grow" directive. The company is complacent about its market position, and I don't expect it to keep growing. Other things to point out: * Complacent business strategy leads to boring work. * The SF office is very loud due to poor acoustics and tight desk layouts. * WFH is generally discouraged. * Stock appreciation is considered during comp review. Refreshers/raises are poor in general, and there will almost certainly be a big 4-year cliff now that the stock is stagnant. * Useless cost-saving measures (like reduced food service) are creeping in.

Pros: Block (Square) is committed to remote work and offers very competitive salaries. The work is interesting and impacts everyday people. It has great business fundamentals. Teams are free to choose their own tech stacks.

Cons: Frequent reorgs may result in your manager changing every few months.

Pros: Great work environment. Teammates are pleasant.

Cons: Pay is below market and stock is crap. Upper management reorganizes teams way too often. Many duplicated product lines.