Pros
Benefits are great, private medical insurance with Vitality, Smile discounts, Gym pass, 6 months full paid maternity, great office space 6 years ago Xero felt like a family and a place I was excited to be at. The values and culture felt real.
Cons
Don't expect any support once you have a family. They've lost all that made them great and human and you're now a number rather than an individual. 60% of your working hours now MUST be in the office ( even if you previously had an agreement in writing) , which doesnt support working parents or people with extra needs. They're great at supporting you with Maternity leave but once you're actually a parent you'll be told 'it was your choice to have kids' and you wont be accommodated for your life choices. Even if its a MINOR reduction in office hours. When asking for flexibility, I was discouraged from making a flexible working request because what would be the point, it'd be a no. Ended up working ridiculous hours to accommodate culture rather than supporting a healthy work life balance. Huge lack of progression and given unlimited hoops to jump through. Lots of unpaid opportunities with no real future roles. I'd recommend Xero as a great place to work if you're unattached and have no kids, otherwise dont bother.