Pros
- Management and Team Leads meet with you often to check in on how you are doing, career goals, questions, concerns. They do so in an authentic way, not obligatory. Leadership has not only asked these questions but has great follow through. They have helped guide me on a path based on my own career goals and they also encourage "out of the box" ideas and love when you take initiative. - I'm empowered in my position but not expected to operate outside of my responsibilities (i.e. taking on loads from management that are not appropriate). - Work life balance is promoted and encouraged. We are not expected to work outside our normal work hours, Time off is respected (no one is reaching out to ask you questions during your off time), and when I have had last minute issues arise with myself or children that require time off (such as being sick), I'm fully supported by leadership and my team members. - Excellent Health Benefits, healthy salary and healthy annual raises (that take inflation into consideration), generous PTO/Sick Days/Holidays - People are always willing to help - there is so much to know and no way to know everything. So many people become Subject Matter Experts and happily provide support to teammates when deeper knowledge and understanding is needed on a topic to assist clients. I have found Team Work to be highly valued here and I love how generous people are with their time and knowledge, rather than brushing you off bc they're too busy. - So many opportunities! Yardi has so many different products and teams for you to experience. i.e. If you find that client facing support is not your thing, there are many behind-the-scene positions for you to look at (and vice versa). There are also great opportunities for growth (which your Manager will often bring up with you based on goals you've shared with them). - Excellent training program. The corporate training I received when I onboarded was the most detailed, in-depth training I received when joining a company. It covered the ins and outs of the software I'd be supporting. There was no "hit the ground running" expectations. Even after corporate training ended, I was paired with a mentor and received additional training specific to what I would be doing daily. I was reasonably eased into the role and really setup to be successful. - No micromanaging - We are empowered and not hovered over or questioned constantly about our workload. However, do not mistaken this for being able slack without being noticed. You are not micromanaged unless you show yourself to have poor work ethic or serious issues completing your work. I've waited for the "shoe to drop" at Yardi, thinking it may be too good to be true. But it is exactly how it seems - an enjoyable and healthy place to work. 10/10 recommend it.
Cons
- Not really a "con" for me, but something to consider: Productivity is looked at weekly - meaning you are logging your activities daily to document productivity. It took some time to get into this habit but not really a big deal anymore. This is more to help with ensuring we have enough employees to handle the workload than it is for micromanaging (which I mentioned in pros). If you are looking for a job where you can 1/2 way work and no one will notice, this isn't the place for you. - Most everyone works from home with in-office being an option. I LIKE that part and appreciate it, but dislike how infrequently I get to see my teammates in-person (we do talk daily on calls and via Teams though). That's not a Yardi issue though, just people's preferences. I actually appreciate that we are given the freedom, I just wish people wanted to voluntarily meet up more often :)
