Pros
One of the top reasons I chose Metrolink was because I could tell that the people that I interacted with during the interview process truly cared, not only for me but also for my family. A couple of reasons I feel this way: flexibility in commute times / work from home options to ensure enough time spent with my family during important times, and special arrangements for when my daughter was born (only 4 months after being at the company). Upper management does not only care for your personal life, but also for your professional growth. There are constant opportunities to expand your knowledge in whichever area that you are employed in. Certifications, conferences, and meetups are some of the options you have in growing your skillset professionally. There is always a willingness from management to allow you to learn, you just have to take the step in doing it. There are constant team building and community events that take place: - Every Friday we have a team lunch, which is a great time to sit back and relax with the team on a different level. - We do team building events once a month to get out of the office and experience [new] things together as a team (bowling, axe throwing, go karts, paintball, etc.). - Once a month we volunteer in the community somewhere in MD, DC, or VA. A lot of companies will tell their employees that there is an open door policy. The same is true here. The difference that I've seen at Metrolink however, is upper management's ability to LISTEN to what you have to say. I know that when I walk into one of their offices I will be listened to and heard. They are open to change when it comes to policies and procedures. One last thing I will note: they give you the tools to get your job done. If you have a specific tech item that helps you be more productive, they will get it for you. This may seem like a small thing, but I've worked in places where I could not get a $70 piece of software approved to make my life easier.
Cons
There are pros and cons to every workplace and Metrolink is not exempt from that list. Here is a couple that I've observed: - 3.5% match on 401k (I feel like this could be a bit higher) - Bigger office space is needed (so we don't need to eat lunch at our desks)
