Pros
The nice thing about Big Duck is that they hire smart people who truly are motivated to make a difference. The office also has a great view of the Manhattan bridge!
Cons
When I joined Big Duck I was hopeful and excited to be amongst like-minded folks who wanted to help nonprofits execute their missions. It wasn't too long before reality set in and I realized the company's image was just a facade — it seemed like making a profit was the main priority. It wasn't about putting the best work forward, but using a cookie-cutter template to churn out mediocre work. While the employees got to come in and leave at a reasonable time, every minute during the work day was time-tracked. This fostered an environment where people quietly worked at their desks and messaged one another to ask if it was ok to interrupt them before walking over and asking a question. Employees for the most part were undervalued and there was no real opportunity for growth, which has resulted in a high turnover. It seems like the company takes advantage of the term nonprofits and uses that as an excuse to justify undercompensating employees. Even little things like getting bagels once a week came out of all of our pockets (we all took turns), and at one point there was a jar we could contribute to to pay for coffee.