Pros
I am a nonbinary and neurodivergent person. When I first saw GitLab's handbook sections on gender identity and neurodiversity, I was a bit skeptical. During my interview process, everyone was respectful of my pronouns, and was very understanding about how my neurodiversity impacted my interview process. Everyone was really friendly, responsive, and inclusive.
There is no pressure to keep your 'butt in your seat' unlike at some remote jobs where you're remote, but still expected to be chained to your desk from 9-5. I am able to walk my dog, go run errands, or even just go talk to my family or do laundry in the middle of the day without feeling like I have to constantly justify where I am every second of the day. They care about results, not about how much time you're at your desk.
The time off policy is no joke. You don't have to beg for time off. It's all easy and integrated right into Slack with PTO Ninja. All you have to do is coordinate with your team. You don't have to plead for time off, or juggle. Just let someone know, make a PTO Ninja event, and you're all set. Amazing.
If you're just running out for a bit to get errands done or go somewhere with family/friends, they trust you'll get your work done and you can schedule your day as you see fit. Again, it's about results. Some days you may work 4 hours, some days you may work 10. Flexibility to structure your time how you want is huge.
You're surrounded by motivated, driven people. If you are also motivated and driven, you'll thrive here. Overall, I love being a part of this team.
Cons
The hiring process takes a long time. It took 6 weeks from start to finish for me to be fully hired from screening to offer. If you need a job ASAP, worth noting.
