Pros
-Managers care about you as a person, rather than just your production -Lots of room for personal growth -Open and honest culture -Real attempts to create a merit-based system -Makes me believe in trust and teamwork -Fosters a growth mindset mentality that is applicable to virtually any scenario -Opportunities for continued education (coding classes offered, continual training, career development included during work scheduled and paid work hours) -Teammates are smart, capable, friendly, and wonderfully quirky -Healthy snacks and beverages being so readily available really helps cut corners and time while prepping for work
Cons
-I can see how there could be a perceived lack of transparency if not keeping up with emails, not being proactive in seeking opportunities, or not communicating questions or complaints to your manager -Open work environment fosters collaboration, but can be noisy sometimes