Pros
-Benefits (akin to Silicon Valley) -Autonomy to do my job and explore other avenues of interest -Interesting, yet challenging projects founded on real business case problems -Flexibility in terms of hours, vacation, and workload. Loved the work-life balance. -Accessibility to upper management. Seniors and management are typically available and treat you as equals. -Feedback is a gift. I was fortunate enough to have management that championed a culture of feedback--giving and receiving.
Cons
-This company is disruptive and we are often fixing an airplane while flying it. That said, things are changing incessantly. Policies, guidelines, role, responsibilities, etc. cannot be expected to remain the same. It's common, if not normal, for things to change directions. You have to nimble and adaptive or you will suffer. Not for the faint of heart. -Career paths are nebulous and ambiguous. There's no linearity. If you want something, you truly have to forge your own path by building rapport with the right network, and honing the necessary skills required -Culture is celebrated and endorsed on paper, but not enforced nor fostered in the workplace.