Great company, great culture - Anonymous employee AHEAD Employee Review

5.0
Jan 22, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Executive team is very transparent, intelligent, and fun to be around Managers are empowered to make serious decision There is a great culture with a lot of smart, fun people You will work with the most talented people in the industry Company is growing very quickly, and they often promote from within, so there is a lot of room for personal and professional growth Great work life balance for people who require it

Cons

These comments have both pros and cons: The company is very agile and growing aggressively but runs very lean. This can be great because there is a lot of flexibility for you to learn new skills, take on new roles, and explore career opportunities. But it also can be very overwhelming as there is a huge amount of work placed on few shoulders. Sometimes this can make you feel like you are sacrificing quality for getting the job done fast and on time.

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Cons

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Pros

Going from a toxic employer to AHEAD has been the best change for my happiness. Everyone at AHEAD is motivated, positive, and willing to help each other. I no longer dread logging into work, and even enjoy the days where I have to work a bit longer or go the extra mile, because I know it will be appreciated and I can take the time I need in return. Having unlimited PTO you don't get shamed for using is amazing. I've been supported in my efforts and have a lot of autonomy without micromanagement, which is a great feeling. Upper management really trusts you and trusts in the hire.

Cons

While being in a high-growth company is exciting, it can also be exhausting. Sometimes you need the "rocket ship" to take a beat, but there is no real lull. More company-wide time off would be helpful so that you can get a break where you don't come back to 50+ emails per day. The only other downside is that due to the fabulous employee retention, people stay in their roles for a looong long time. There are not a lot of opportunities for upward mobility as a result, from what I have seen thus far.

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