Pros
Opportunity to gain exposure to and learn about all parts of the operation
Exciting challenges
Creative environment
More direct impact on company’s bottom line
More responsibility
Greater visibility and potentially greater recognition
Skill-building opportunities
Big risks, big rewards
Opportunity to learn directly from the CEO
Ability to work independently
Chance to be entrepreneurial
Opportunity to be in on the “ground floor” of a company
Cons
Joining a start-up is very different from joining an established company. The main difference is the lack of structure in a start-up, which has an impact on work hours, processes, and working relationships. There are less rules, but that means there is more room for creative and entrepreneurial spirits to express themselves