Pros
-A great place to meet like-minded and passionate people who enjoy riding bikes, working on bikes, and racing bikes. Did I mention you get to talk about bikes? -A start up like environment where you can make anything happen with the right political capital -A decent work schedule that includes lunch rides -Bicycle, equipment, and industry discounts -Decent 401K match and benefits offering -Getting to say, "I work at Specialized" on your local group ride and on your Instagram bio, for whatever that's worth
Cons
Have you ever been in an abusive relationship where you can pinpoint all of the signs and red flags, your friends are advising you to get out, but you just find yourself holding on, in hopes that it will eventually get better or you can be a part of the change? Yup, welcome to Specialized. The allure of the products blinds job seekers of the actual toxic work culture that permeates within the walls. Growth opportunities are dismal, DEI efforts are laughable, leadership is stale and bitter, and Morgan Hill is.. well, nothing to write home about. The pay isn't great, but they'll convince you it's industry competitive, despite the tech giants paying upward of 50% more just 15 miles up the street. And remember that show, “The Apprentice” where Donald Trump just fired people with no just or apparent reason? Well, take a good guess why I brought that up. You could be totally crushing it one day and the next could be packing your bags.. Issues around retention and fear of termination could not be more pronounced at Specialized. Now all that being said, if you live, breathe, and race bikes with the ultimate goal in life to work with bikes, then this place may be for you. However, if you are looking for greener pastures and even so much care about anything in life (and I mean anything) outside of the world of bikes, then perhaps you probably should keep looking.