Pros: - Good pay - Challenging problems

Cons: - Extremely toxic work culture - Long working hours

Pros: Lots of growth opportunities. There is a really great talent density here and interesting projects across the board. They reward people who work hard, and there aren’t any arbitrary limits to how you can grow and take on more responsibility. Also refreshing is that the business is strong, and everyone understands their place and contribution to the business. There’s a sense of drive and ownership.

Cons: It’s not for everyone. We’re a startup that runs hard with high reward. We’re very frugal and lean, which is frustrating at times, but it’s clear that savings go towards the business. Work-life balance can take a hit at times for important deliverables. Sometimes leadership intervenes in issues a little too late, after the damage is already done. But I can see that things are becoming better and more stable over time without sacrificing the positive qualities of being a startup.

Pros: Very positive financial future. Great work-life balance (for my team specifically). I also report to a very empathetic and competent VP. Parker is a visionary, proactive, and approachable leader. He also seems to have learned a lot from his past experiences (both successes and failures, such as Zenefits).

Cons: Culture is not consistent across teams. Depending on which team you join, you might have an amazing time or a terrible time. Work-life balance also varies significantly across teams.