Pros
Honestly, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Exclaimer! The majority of the people here are just lovely and always ready to step up and help, there is a real "we’re in this together" vibe across the teams. The office is nice and casual, which makes it easy to meet people with totally different experiences and learn from them every day. Even though there’s a hierarchy, I’ve never felt weird about going to Rob or anyone in senior management. They are so approachable! Most importantly for me, they strongly support neurodivergency, which I absolutely love. It gives you just the right amount of dopamine to keep you excited and focused on building cool things. It’s rare to find a place that lets you be your authentic self and actually values how your brain works!
Cons
While the company culture is amazing at the top, you occasionally find "old school" power dynamics in specific pockets. Hiring is a team decision, but sometimes the decision to move someone from a temporary to a permanent footing feels like it rests with just one person. This can create an unnecessary power imbalance where the focus shifts from "business value and output" to "personal management style." It’s a shock to deliver big wins and feel you are doing great, only to realize there’s a lack of regular, honest feedback. It’s a slight disconnect from the transparency seen in the rest of the business.