Pros
When you start, you’ll receive immediate praise for being “the best” which gives you an immediate boost of confidence and feeling of belonging. The team is mostly made up of awesome, talented and genuine people who consistently strive for excellence and you’ll create amazing working relationships as a result. The benefits are great, above average for a small business.
Cons
Ultimately there is only one negative to working at the Knowledge Coop, the owner/CEO. The minute you start asking questions about his decisions he’ll shut you out, accuse you of not being on his team, treat you like you suck at your job (without really knowing your actual responsibilities), and talk behind your back. He creates an unhealthy work environment but is the first to blame everyone else. There is a reason why nobody stays employed for an extended period of time and also why most employees who leave do not stay on good terms with the owner. Those reporting directly to the owner receive little to no direction on project work, no coaching, and no support. People leave the company and the owner expects someone else to happily pick up the additional workload rather than rehiring or making a product adjustment.