Great work environment in corporate office
Pros
The Savers corporate office in Bellevue, WA is a great place to work. There seems to be an unofficial open door policy, and all levels are approachable and friendly. There is a casual comradeship and support group amongst team members, and many of us also maintain a social relationship. The workload is high, but expectations are not unrealistic. The work life balance is very good, and most departments are extremely understanding of real life priorities, and family comes first. Many people work flexible hours (e.g. 6am - 3pm; 7am - 4pm) depending on the needs of their work commute & family commitments. There are opportunities for promotion from within, and learning opportunities, if you are willing to speak up for yourself, and work hard. Most salaried team members receive 10 days paid vacation, 5 days sick/personal leave, 5 public holidays + 2 floating holidays. The paid vacation increases to 15 days after 2 years, and to 20 days after 5 years. On accepting an offer, paid vacation is definitely negotiable, and I would recommend asking for 15 days to start. With respect to working remote, some departments are more supportive than others - but most departments will temporarily allow it in special circumstances. The the health benefits are very good, and the salary is average to good.
Cons
There is free parking for all employees, however it is limited. If you are a late starter, you may have to walk a small distance. However, hardly an issue compared to working in downtown Seattle where you would have to pay $20 a day. Annual compensation increases are fixed at no more than 5%, and on average you will see about a 2.5% or 3% increase. In order to get a higher increase, you need to get a promotion, or make sure you asked for the right amount at the get go.
