Pros
I feel like Calix’s values align with mine, and the values are not just words on a wall at headquarters, but instead something that people talk about every day, and every decision is truly influenced by them. One of my values is servicing customers with respect. In light of that, I want to think about my customers' customers. Doing that is a long-term strategy for success. Some companies see their customers as a “necessary evil,” “not to be trusted,” or “wrong by default,” but Calix truly lives to serve their customers, and their customers’ customers. The official values are: 1. Know your purpose—We expect you to know your purpose in life and your purpose in your role at Calix. 2. The three C’s— 1) Collaborate with a culture that spans business units, functions and geographies, 2) Create a vision to redefine our industry, and 3) Communicate across the business and the marketplace to shape our future. 3. We take care of our own—This starts with you taking care of yourself, your health and your loved ones before you begin to take care of Calix. Calix leadership has a constant commitment to welcoming feedback and learning from it.
Cons
At first, there’s just a lot to navigate, regarding how things work internally, the different products, etc. I'm not sure how avoidable the steep learning curve is though.