Pros
I worked at Doist for four years, and it remains my favourite professional experience. The company has a thoughtful and intentional approach to remote work, creating a wonderful working environment. You’re not going to find yourself in back-to-back Zoom calls or hopping on a 6am Google Meet to accommodate for time zones. Team members get to do their best work in a transparent workplace, receive the support they need from great managers, then log off and get back to IRL at the end of each day. Doist is relatively small relative to the size of its customer base, so I frequently collaborated with team members across departments. Everyone I worked with was kind, talented, and helpful. It’s a low-ego environment where the core values—ambition, mastery, independence, communication—matter. Plus, the products—Todoist and Twist—are awesome. You actually get to see the positive impact they have on customers' lives. The company offers many great perks, from 40 vacation days to a monthly learning allowance to new tech gadgets when you join. While I was there, Doist had regular salary adjustments and bonuses. The annual company retreats, company-wide and departmental, were extremely fun and always served as a re-energizing and team-building experience. Every company boasts a strong culture; Doist actually has one.
Cons
Remote work, particularly the asynchronous-first approach at Doist, is not for everyone.
