>> A genuinely supportive, HUMAN-centered culture (we're not robots!)
I moved across the country for this job, and the truth is, I’d do it again. The decision was a painful one, both mentally and financially, but even so, I'd still make the move. (Of course, not having any money was just as painful, so... )
I was VERY (pleasantly) surprised when I began working in the office. Before I moved to physically be here, I worked from home for a few months and only had contact with the office during my 1-week onboarding (in person, and they reimbursed me for the travel, which I’m not complaining about!), Teams meetings, and my interview. From those interactions, everyone seemed great—their personalities were open and VERY supportive (which is something I REQUIRE now after some horror stories!).
But it felt too good to be true, y’know? And I’m sure, as you're reading, that a lot of you are thinking the same thing— and that's totally justifiable. Before the move, I always asked myself things like: How could these people be so down to earth, always so supportive, and guide you so thoroughly?", "How can they guide you through your mistakes and really help you learn to get better at what you do?",and "how come they don’t have a HARD EXPECTATION for you to work overtime constantly, like so many other companies?" (Although, I do get paid strict overtime at the same rate, so I’m all for a few extra hours here and there to help with bills!).
Honestly, it was kind of scary-shocking, because I feel all of that is not something people usually expect - I clearly didn't! Also, all the help included guidance/was offered from people outside my department, as well as the COs (they’re all so cool, to be honest!). Everyone is so happy and ready to help you, even with the smallest things. Several people (including a CO) have offered me their ear and to come to them for advice if I need it, especially since my significant other couldn’t come with me yet (I left the poor guy and our cutest cat behind to fend for themselves!).
However, despite all that uncertainty and anxiety of "when will things be like any other company?", the people are EXACTLY what they were from my interview process and onboarding months later—they’re SUPPORTIVE. They’re all human, and see each of us equally so—they understand no one is perfect, and they seriously embrace that. And their encouragement to learn more and become a better professional is so motivating. I was already someone who loved learning, but Fisher has given me a place where I don’t have to worry about ‘asking too many questions’—so I’m not afraid to be new at a specific task. Heck, I'm writing this review and ADMITTING I was afraid to come - but I'm not scared I'll be looked down on or treated differently, like I would've from my old boss, where it was like trying to tiptoe around a velociraptor in Jurassic Park!
I think Fisher is like that because it’s not that they need everyone to be EXPERTS in their jobs as soon as they walk in that door. What Fisher is looking for is a person who WANTS to do their job and GROW in that job. They want people who will continue all the amazing things they brought to me from coming all the way here.
Fisher has a great hybrid schedule, too. T/Th are company-wide in-office days; then, your group chooses a third day (most do W). The remaining two days, M/F, are WFH.
Oh, and a side perk—we have a company-wide pets group where we can post photos of our fur-babies and show them off. Just saying ;)
