Pros
- Great group of smart, motivated, and oftentimes young individuals who work hard but also have many interests outside of work. Most people are super nice, helpful, and friendly. - Company culture is casual, though professional when interacting with clients. - Hours are more flexible than most companies. - Generally believe meritocracy drives promotions/raises. Hard work and good results are recognized! - The company has a lot of potential to improve. For example, work hours have dramatically decreased due to more hiring and better retention than in previous years. - Managers are generally helpful and supportive, taking your interests into account with regard to project assignments. - Salaries are probably closer to the bottom in terms of starting salaries, but Acumen gives pretty large wage increases during performance review periods, which are every 6 months. Bonuses are also a big plus.
Cons
- Depending on your projects/team, you may end up working a lot more than 40 hours a week. However, as mentioned previously, work hours have decreased a lot and most employees enjoy standard hours. - Not a start-up, though perks do include free bagels every Friday and a monthly lunch, in addition to some holiday-themed parties/activities. The company is continuously working on improvement and I think employee satisfaction has gone up as a result. - Sink or swim environment, though less so now with better management and more structured trainings. A lot of support is available if needed, but there is an expectation you should be able to figure things out on your own for the most part. This can be a pro or a con, depending on your learning preferences.
