Pros
- Great atmosphere, fun + hardworking team. - You'll have a chance to impact real change and make a difference in a growing brand. - It's a fun brand to work on and there is a great employee discount (50% + a monthly jewelry allowance for full-time team members.) - Collaborative environment... everyone's opinions matter. I've worked for three big companies before this job and BaubleBar has been the most collaborative by far. - Lots of snacks. (TOO MANY snacks.) - Vacation time. Employees are rewarded generously for their time. After 3 years with the company, you will receive four weeks of vacation. - Learning opportunities, great career development. Employees are encouraged to take classes to aid in their personal development; covered by the company. There are also opportunities to move around within the company based upon your passions + talents. In my time with the company I've seen several team members transition to entirely new roles within the company (i.e. going from Web Production to Product Development, or from Customer Service to marketing, etc.) - The company is flexible + open minded. After nearly 4 years with the company, I was able to transition down to a part time role this year; and several employees who had been with the company for a long time have been allowed to work remotely upon moving and/or take on consulting positions. - You can impact areas of the business that aren't necessarily a part of your regular day to day responsibilities (for example, if you work in Marketing but have ideas for Product Development, they want to hear them and will listen if you can back your ideas up.)
Cons
- Things move very fast here. This is a pro for some people (for me, I love it - I came from a very corporate background where decisions were made very slowly and it's nice to be able to move quickly and impact the business... but if you aren't able to juggle several different things at once, + think quickly, this company isn't for you.) - The startup environment is definitely not for everyone. If you want to leave your job at 5pm and not think about it until the next day, this company (or frankly, any startup!) is not for you. - Growing pains... sometimes there's a lack of communication between teams, and better processes need to be implemented across the board (i.e. reviews) - Office space. The company is growing and it's tight. It's also very hard to get a conference room if you have a meeting. - Hiring. The company is growing quickly and needs to hire against that (especially on the tech/engineering sides.) - Holidays are crazy. November + December are very intense; but it can be exhilarating if you're passionate about it. Things are getting better though, this year was a big improvement vs. years past.