Pros
The mission statement is what got me hooked. Eliminating every barrier to mental health? YES. There are some genuine people that really care about making an impact in this field. They work hard and they're kind.
Cons
BUT what good is this mission statement when the people at the top struggle with basic communication and have no sense of empathy? Burnt out employees, tension among teams, passive aggressive behavior-it’s the last thing you would expect from a mental-health startup- and yet, that was the reality I faced everyday at work. Where is the "passion" for mental health and why isn’t it being practiced internally? I would have never predicted that a series of negative encounters with executives would weigh so heavily against my values that I felt so out of alignment and morally could not continue. Also, on the surface it seemed they wanted to create a more diverse executive team but in hindsight it’s become clear to me that it was more for show than to effect any actual change in the company. Words mean nothing without action behind it. The culture seemed warm and inviting in the beginning but it doesn't take long for consistency to prevail in the more negative aspects. Run away from this fast and take your desire to help the mental health field to a company that actually practices what they preach.
