Pros
I worked in tech for years, but went fully freelance after hitting a window of burnout (following a depletion of work/life balance, wearing all the hats, and having no true time off to travel). I was self-employed for more than two years after that and established the geographic independence I'd long dreamed of when I was presented with an opportunity at DO. But, I was hesitant to accept a full-time offer with a tech company. I didn't want to burn out again. After talking to countless folks across various teams, the sense of happiness and work/life balance was evident. And the role could be remote. So I accepted. Since starting, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about DigitalOcean:
— a great salary
— amazing benefits (healthcare, 401K, stock options, unlimited PTO, wellness stipend)
— wonderful perks for remote employees (coffee/snack deliveries, the ability to work in NYC if you'd like, corporate apartments for those visits, internet/coworking reimbursement)
— the ability to attend one conference a year, or continue your education with a learning stipend
— a very supportive and comprehensive onboarding process
— teams that truly care about your happiness and well-being
— a Slack channel for the digital nomads, dog lovers, and even us crystal freaks
— an amazing office in NYC (kombucha on tap, incredible views of the city, a space for yoga)
— management that values your work, dreams, and wellness
Cons
I can't think of a single thing.
