Pros
- Really terrific mission with some truly dedicated and accomplished team members. - The organization is growing rapidly and will provide valuable learning experiences for younger staff and strong recognition for more advanced staff. - Warm and collegial atmosphere.
Cons
- CALSTART appears to be taking on work more rapidly than it can execute, resulting in heavy workloads. Time off was not great relative to how much work needs to be done. - Limited opportunities for advancement for low-mid level staff. Tendency to hire externally rather than promote internal candidates, with lots of rungs on the growth ladder that inhibit true development. - HR keeps changing policies and systems, which tend to be applied inconsistently and defensively.