Pros: I just started a few weeks ago, but so far I'm loving the place. I'm at the Beloit office. I live a good distance away, so they let me work from home twice a week, which is very nice. But I actually don't mind driving the ~60 miles to the office most days, since it's pretty great to be there. Everyone there is super nice. And they have food - so much food! When I'm in the office, I eat breakfast and lunch there, on the house. They cater lunches and post the next week's menu at the end of each week. And they basically have a fully-stocked kitchen: * Tons and tons of snacks (dispensers with M&Ms and cashews all over the office). * A full soda fountain with Coke and Pepsi products. * And even a kegerator with a rotating batch of beer and hard cider. All just there for you to have whenever you want. All they ask is that you don't bring any of it home with you, which is totally reasonable. As far as the work goes, most of my team is actually in California, so there's lots of video calls. I'm working on a large and complex piece of software now, but I came from a tiny dev shop before this, so the transition hasn't been without challenges for me. But the team has been super accommodating of that, and I really appreciate it.

Cons: Beloit isn't the best location to have an office; the Madison area would be far better. But much of their workforce at that office lives in Illinois, so it's totally understandable. Can't think of much more than that for now, but I'm pretty new still. Will definitely update if things change in the future.

Pros: Get to work on things which you may like.

Cons: It says "complete English," but it is far, far away. Freedom is very little when it comes to work, as a direct boss can make a huge effect on how your progress occurs.

Pros: I had a fantastic experience working at Rakuten. The company's work culture is positive and provides employees with ample opportunities to work and learn. Collaborating with Japanese counterparts was a unique and valuable experience. The company's campus in Bangalore is one of the best, located in the heart of the city, with a stunning view of the lush green Cubbon Park. The HR team is incredibly supportive, among the best I've ever worked with. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Rakuten and would highly recommend it as an excellent place to work.

Cons: While I enjoyed working at Rakuten, one should note that the company places a strong emphasis on meeting targets and achieving results, which can sometimes create a high-pressure work environment. While this approach can be motivating, it may not suit everyone and can lead to stress and burnout for some employees. Nonetheless, Rakuten provides ample resources and support to help employees manage their workload and succeed, making it a great place to work overall.