Great Mission, Leadership/Vision Struggles
Pros
Mission: The mission is wonderful and attracts coworkers who are deeply passionate about the space. Everyone is very friendly. Impact: The app has incredible strong brand presence, people will learn you work for Headspace and start telling you how impactful the app has been in their lives. Mind Days: every other Friday is off. 10/10 benefit, is a major reason for retention I’m sure.
Cons
Below Market Rate Salaries: Like many places with strong missions, management can get away with paying low salaries because people want to work at Headspace Product Leadership: No strong higher level direction. I think there is fear to “tarnish the brand” so hesitant to commit. Often abruptly dropping projects and changing directions… until the next one
