Brex

First, Brex has the most talented and kind people I've ever worked with. Being around such a fantastic team energizes me the most. I learn something each day just by being around them.

Second, Brex has an outstandingly strong management team, resulting in a cohesive and strong company strategy. Their leadership keeps teams around and happy, even though the company might change quite frequently.

Third, Brex has the best culture for remote employees. Not only does the company attract amazingly good people, but we are also really great at keeping them around. I feel as valuable as I was when I joined, even though the company doubled in size. Some examples of that:

• Working hours are great (9 to 5), and teams respect your timezone.
• We have team offsites nearly every two quarters, along with a company-wide offsite that happens once a year (Brex had to cancel them due to COVID, but next year it's back).
• Monthly stipend for spending on anything you want.

Fourth and last, managers here are amazing. It is hard to say anything wrong about them, as everyone has been increasingly supportive of helping me achieve my career goals.

1. It's up to you to train yourself to disconnect from work. Because people work in different time zones, there's always something new to see. Therefore, you have to be mindful of your working hours.

2. A remote-first world is a bit lonely sometimes. You're always talking to your teammates on Zoom, which is something that not everyone might enjoy.

3. The company grows and moves very fast. This means reorgs are common and happen a couple of times per year. Over time, I would like to see this happen with a smaller frequency.

Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration to me and my team!