Checkout.com

I was employed at the end of another large, household-name scale-up, and there are some parallels for sure. These are definitely exciting times.

For me, this is an exciting time as the flexibility to learn and be part of shaping things is still there to be had. There is a real feeling of focus and strategy to help point you in the right direction.

Onboarding, from the interview through to the actual start of employment, is probably the best I have ever had. Checkout is setting you up to succeed, and they want you to. It will be mutually beneficial.

The people I have encountered at the company so far are brimming with excitement, helpfulness, and knowledge.

Also, due to various circumstances, I have had to move my start date multiple times, and this has always been dealt with without any concern or seeming like it was an issue.

No cons as of yet.

I am sure there will be some; nothing is perfect, but for now, I feel all of the advantages will outweigh any cons.

I hope they can avoid becoming too corporate, or at all. Is this even possible? If they do, I hope they can somehow maintain the connection with individuals, feeling and being able to make an impact, and not getting bogged down in red tape.

I have always wondered what value bureaucracy adds to a company. My assessment is it doesn't help the bottom line, would sink smaller companies, and kills engagement and morale.

No sniff of this yet, though, so please keep this up.