Pros
There are no punches pulled at build.com. The new/current hiring process is pretty tough &, if you get through it, you are expected to raise the bar. If you don't, you can probably keep your job but that's not why you've been hired. These things are clearly & repeatedly explained to new hires. Starting pay is reasonable, for the Chico area, and you're given a wealth of opportunity to prove you're worth more after just your first 90 days. Some people hustle enough to get promoted in that amount of time. Most do not do so well but everyone is given the same opportunities. I've had open communication with my Managers, Directors, VPs and President more than any of the larger companies for which I've worked. All in build.com management have not only been open to input but they've all asked for myself & my colleagues to come to them with any ideas for improvement. The caveat to that is if the presenter of the idea isn't ready to make it happen, & it's a good idea, they will likely give that project to somebody who will step up to make things happen. Another thing to take into account, on build.com communication, is the crazy growth that is going on & the need for quick, decisive action to make the growth work. Things change and there are many times, during change, where management decisions won't be run through company wide emails. Frankly, they shouldn't be expected to run anything by popular opinion. I've seen nothing changed for the worse. All decisions are made for the better of the company. It's up to the employee to make the most of the new opportunity. There are plenty of buildees who are worker bees & will stay in their current job as long as they keep hitting the mark for that job. There are certainly a good number of people who are simply making too much money in their current job so that they won't even consider promoting up. Good for them! My point is that we all have the same opportunities to succeed & advance our careers. Maybe build.com isn't the place for you but, if it is, you're going to love your job.
Cons
The coffee machine in the back breakroom really needs an overhaul. The non-Snapple tea isn't very good at all. The grapes used to be bigger.
