Pros: A unique opportunity, a unique organization. Despite constant entitlement, pay and benefits are really generous, thanks to T&C PeopleFirst care. T&C has really transformed with the recent CTCO. HR is seen as a true partner, and they really care; the programs show it. My own team is great, but not the foundation. My manager cares, but I see other managers severely missing in skills and compassion. I stay because of my team and manager. I'd be out with all the rest of the drama.

Cons: The honeymoon period with the new CEO is over; the talk doesn't match the walk. A woman of color CEO doesn't automatically mean that DEI is a priority or that she feels it is important. The strategy is unclear, and the new annual plan process is yet another cycle of confusion and lack of direction and meaning. Talent and Culture was completely transformed in a positive way by the recent CTCO, but her departure was likely due to burnout, constant nitpicking, and lack of support from up above. So now T&C is rudderless, and her leadership is visibly missing across the culture of the organization. The DEI focus was finally elevated, only for it not to be moved forward by the rest of the leaders. The technology department continues to be chaotic, with bad habits and rigidity ongoing, and no accountability. There is too much consensus; loud voices are elevated and recognized through promotions and interesting work. Technical battles, lack of resources, and so on.

Pros: This organization is a revolving door of incredibly inspiring people from all over the globe. There is a decent work-life balance on some teams, and almost everyone is WFH/remote. Good benefits if you are located in the U.S.

Cons: Very low pay compared to industry rates, and even worse is the location-based pay scheme that ensures non-US employees are second class. Extremely bloated workforce and tons of off-mission "special" projects that do nothing for Wikipedia other than grift funds from donors. Lots of long-term employees have created sandcastles and protect them at all costs. No support from leadership to help you do your job; at worst, they actively try to make you fail. I've never felt less supported throughout my entire career. The foundation is swimming in cash, but you aren't allowed to use it to hire or do anything to make your team more effective. Lots of blatant censorship from staff & community due to captured audiences. Meetings can get very tense due to hostile behavior; some technical teams have a long & well-documented history of bullying too. There is a weird racial tension in some groups that adds to the overall hostility. The community can also be very hostile to new ideas, which means little innovation happens overall. In many ways, it feels like you are still living in the early 2000s working here as an engineer. If you have solid skills, don't waste your time!

Pros: You get to work on famous, very nice products. Most of the work is done 'in the open'.

Cons: Sometimes endless discussions with community members on how to do things. These discussions can get quite violent. Somewhat intransparent communication between local Wikimedias which drive other projects. Wikidata, a product mainly developed by Wikimedia Germany for example, could be a great product with more international support.