Pros
First thing's first, no one asked me to leave this review. The engineering and product teams are very experienced in not just their own realms, but each others' as well... Meaning, engineering knows when to lean on product for feedback and direction, and vice versa for the product team. The fast pace keeps things interesting, but leadership also is understanding if/when I need support or help. I don't feel stranded or left on my own, even while working remotely. The people that have been here for 2+years understand the industry and product with great detail, and if you have questions or concerns they are always ready to help and assist. Asking questions, and giving a genuine effort seems to be enough to continue to grow and evolve with the company.
Cons
The industry is competitive, complicated at times, and definitely nuanced with changing customer expectations, regulations and standards. That means the company has to be able to manage the complexities and nuances that come up regularly. This isn't an easy or simple objective, and the stress that comes with that is not for everyone. Leadership leaves it up to the teams to decide protocols and standards, and this can be a positive and negative at times. I can see not having a clear direction and decisions at a leadership level being a negative for a lot of people. That is just as much of a note about where the company is at in terms of size and responsibilities as it is about leadership though. I think leadership is still finding its footing in terms of overall management style and approach with a growing team, product features, and customer base. There are a lot of high priority items to juggle all at once, and things shift constantly in an organization of this size. That adds stress and unknown work/life balance at times, however, it doesn't go unnoticed from my perspective.
