Pros
• Work on some big and interesting projects • Encouraged to try out new technologies • Staff are encouraged to explore areas they are interested in rather than forced staff to align with existing business interests • Fun environment to work in • Strong focus on hiring staff that fit the culture • Staff Monday lunches + weekly beers • Flexible working hours • Access to festivals, tours, and events
Cons
• There can be a mentality of "do what it takes to get it done" which stems from a small business approach to the work. Now the business is larger this is slowly changing but it can still be stressful when backed up to hard deadlines. • The music industry can be unpredictable which leads to last min changes/requests that are urgent • The music industry typically have hard deadlines that are immovable which means it can be a mad dash to the finish line if anything falls behind • Cross team communication can be difficult at times • Constant stream of work can be overwhelming and challenging to keep up with