Pros
My views are based on my experience at different tech startups to SMBs (and now Atlassian) in the Bay Area. + Culture here is generally a really positive one. The values are not just lip-service; they are lived. + Except for our quarterly earnings calls, I never see presentations about the bottom line. They are all about how can we do better by our customers and stakeholders. It's probably a different story in channel and field ops meetings, but as someone in marketing I find this unusual and refreshing. + I genuinely like pretty much everyone I come into contact with here. Great people. + Good work life balance. + Kick-ass office with nice amenities, workout room, rooms for parents, reflection room, massage chairs, bar, etc.
Cons
- We're not afraid to pivot, which inevitably means whiplash. It's not as extreme as a startup, but it still happens. Lots of org changes. - I'm told our base pay is not as competitive as other companies in the valley. Between the rest of our benefits and the great work-life balance, it's enough to keep me comfortable and happy. - I haven't seen any blatant examples of ageism, but I have noticed that everyone on my team and most people on adjacent teams are within 10 years of each other. FWIW.