Pros
After spending several years with larger, mostly impersonal financial institutions, I accepted a contract position with AgFirst Farm Credit Bank – and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Every day I get to work with – and learn from – creative and talented individuals who are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise. AgFirst’s mission – to provide funding and support services to America’s farmers and rural communities – is critically important and, from a communications perspective, extremely interesting. AgFirst’s excellent work culture, hybrid work schedule, supportive management and generous benefits made accepting a full-time position a no-brainer when the opportunity presented itself. And I’ve since learned that AgFirst not only values but also invests in its full-time employees, providing educational and training opportunities that encourages and empowers them to continue their professional development. An excellent company.
Cons
The conversion from contractor to full-time employee was a little rocky but they’re actively working on improving the process.
