Pros: The mission is absolutely amazing for anyone interested in creative pursuits. There are very few tech companies where you can feel like you're actually doing good. You consistently hear anecdotes about how what you've built allowed someone to follow their dreams and pursue their passion. Not to mention everyone in the company feels strongly about the mission. A few times that Patreon let down creators, the entire team of ~85 people at the time cried in unison. I've never seen a company in which everyone is so emotionally invested in the success of the product.

Cons: Many of the executives at Patreon are extremely inexperienced, and it shows. For years, Patreon's product vision has been an ambiguous and vague mission statement with no real plan of attack. This led to a reactive culture; we were never moving in the same direction and didn't know how to prioritize unless there was an emergency. Now there is direction, but personally, I don't think it's the right one. Furthermore, the company is exceedingly bureaucratic for its size. For only 150 people, it feels like every decision has to go through 20 people's approval.

Pros: Patreon has a great mission, and many people there are incredibly dedicated to it. It could be a genuinely inspiring place to work at times. The codebase was even clean and pleasant to work in! I learned a ton, and for most of my tenure, I felt supported and appreciated.

Cons: Sometime in 2018, leadership started making really odd decisions, and they haven't stopped. There have been sudden firings, constant thrash on strategy and reporting structure, and vague explanations as to why any of it was happening. It is not a safe or comfortable place to work anymore. Good talent is leaving in droves, and the organization is steadily losing diversity. It's incredibly depressing to watch.

Pros: The people are great! They're kind and the good kinda weird. I've been here a long time and the magic is still there. If you care about creators or online communities, you should really apply!

Cons: The product org has never been strong. I have no idea how we've come this far. It's an absolute miracle. Really looking forward to the new CPO we're hiring.