Pros: You get to do work that is actually beneficial to people. The company culture is pretty good, and the work is really interesting.

Cons: The career advancement track is shrouded in mystery, and there seems to be a disconnect between Snr. Management and the work that's actually happening.

Pros: My experience with engineer managers at Etsy has been superior to my previous jobs. Their preparation is evident, a real interest in growing your career, and giving you valuable feedback. The benefits are superior to the legal minimum, and the salaries are very competitive. There are paid trips for everyone to the CDMX and New York offices, without a minimum seniority or tenure requirement.

Cons: None, really. I'd just like to mention that there are no offices in Guadalajara, so we don't have some benefits that are available in CDMX. Such as free breakfast and lunch, or weekly events. Still, from time to time there are in-person events in Guadalajara.

Pros: Great WLB, people are kind and care about each other. There's a strong culture of calling out wrongs, even at the IC level, whether or not it's actually addressed. Benefits are good, not great.

Cons: Lots of burnout and unclear/changing expectations. Middle and upper management don't feel like they are in tune with what's going on at the IC level. Teams are built around GMS driving goals rather than product spaces, which means everyone can and does develop features/code across the site. There are no lines of ownership or consistency in coding patterns, and also an alarming lack of area experts since "everyone owns everything". A lot of decisions seem to be made from the top without great communication or input from people at the bottom. I've felt a lot of resistance to adding process or setting clear expectations due to lack of time or "that's not how Etsy works".