Pros
The culture is really the biggest pro. When I came in for my interview and walked through the office, people actually made eye contact and smiled. It was a pleasant change from what I was used to and the other organizations I was interviewing with. I knew it was a good sign and I was right. I have never worked in an environment that is so friendly. The CEO has worked hard to establish values, such as transparency and integrity, that have taken root. He's an all-around class act as is our CFO and VP of Marketing. Everyone from the C-suite and beyond has taken time to answer my questions and help educate me about the industry and our products. I had honestly forgotten what it's like to be treated like a valued employee until joining this organization. Another pro is that our business is exciting and our products are leading edge. We work with some of the world's largest companies. It's thrilling to attend our weekly Monday morning meetings and learn about the Fortune 1000 companies that have signed on as customers. There's always good conversation in the break room and ample coffee. It's a great way to start each day. I didn't realize how much I'd missed having a nice work family.
Cons
There isn't the option to work remotely. I really miss having this flexibility. Even working remotely just one day a week would help as commuting in Atlanta can be soul crushing. Plus, the open office environment is loud and can impede progress especially when projects require extreme focus.