Persona

• The average level of ability and conscientiousness of people here is far above anywhere else I have worked. Everyone feels like they're working in lockstep towards a common goal.

• There is a culture of shared success. People are very willing to take the time to help each other out. There is no fighting for credit or other politicizing.

• Roles are more fluid than at a larger organization. Lots of room for growth.

• People don't take themselves too seriously. No pompous airbags or arrogant jerks.

• Very high technical bar and quality of product. Very high standards overall.

• The product is interesting, and the surrounding problem space is largely untapped. It's an exciting area to explore.

• The workload is definitely on the high side. Everyone is cognizant of personal needs and mental health, but it can be tough to balance, even with how supportive the organization is.

• Not strictly a con, but you need to be able to thrive under ambiguity here, given how quickly things move.

• We don't currently have a good mentorship structure for junior teammates, and as such I would generally not recommend Persona for new grads.

Remember that everyone looks to your actions for guidance; if you always work long hours, others will too.