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Excellent career move from Fortune 500 to Rapid7

Software Test Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Rapid7 for less than 1 year
December 29, 2011
El Segundo, California
5.0
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Pros

I had a difficult decision leaving a Fortune 500 company of 8 1/2 years to come to Rapid7, giving up seniority and comfort.

After 9 months at Rapid7, I have no regrets.

The colleagues I work with are easy to get along with, intelligent and welcoming.

Everybody is truly passionate about making the best possible products for our customers and giving excellent customer service.

I have only worked a few weekends in my 9 months here, and maintain a regular 40-50 hour work week.

The upside potential for this company is astonishing.

Cons

It is an intense environment which can be difficult when balancing work/life, if you let it.

Benefits have gotten much better over the past 9 months, but still are only about 85% of the benefits I had at my previous job.

The nerf gun wars can get annoying at times, but are generally fun.

Advice to Management

Continue doing exactly what you are doing: improving our benefits, encouraging work and life balance, and making our work environment enviable by those looking in.

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