Pros
Working at a company like GitHub certainly is not for everyone. They do place a significant amount of trust on each employee to do what is right for the company, the customer and the values that we have to uphold. In saying this, if you are a self-motivated individual, you should find that GitHub is a place where you can truly thrive! 1. Remote Work. Don't come in with preconceived notions. This is the real deal. You have the autonomy to pretty much create your own workflow. So don't feel guilty about that 30 minute nap after lunch on a Wednesday! 2. Benefits. The benefits rock. Especially the T&E. Nope I'm not gonna be the one to spill the beans but you will be well satisfied upon receiving your benefits package! 3. Positive environment. I read the earlier posts. I am somewhat newer so maybe I am still wearing rose colored glasses. But honestly, there seems to be an extremely positive culture.
Cons
1. Sense of Entitlement. I do feel that some workers internally have a sense of entitlement type of feeling. As such, being as GitHub has generally been a company that empowers its workers, anytime something is changed to safeguard the company as a whole, or if something is implemented that doesn't go with someone's exact suggestion, people can get a bit touchy feely about it. (Hence some of the earlier reviews I imagine). The grass is NOT always greener on the other side. 2. Onboarding. I loved onboarding. But it is quite confusing. This is always going to be a challenge with a company that focuses on being distributed like we are. But it is a notable challenge especially to some.