Pros
Professional Development: Working at Lending Club means that I have great line-of-sight with the executive team, autonomy, and a career path tailored to my strengths, interests and goals. With the growth and senior management teams at Lending Club, I would only bored if I allowed myself. Growth: It's a great time to join, and really be part of something great. If you want to be in on the ground floor of the "next big thing," this is the place to be. You'll be challenged, stretched, and rewarded greatly. Fun: The first Thursday of every month we have an event called "Hello, my name is ___________." It allows time for us to mingle across the organization and talk with people we may not otherwise see. In addition to the extracurriculars, we have a piano and game room on our 2nd floor, cafe on our 11th, and on our 12th floor we have another game room plus a mini-golf course wrapping the entire floor. Work-Life Balance: Weekends and evenings are mine again! I couldn't be happier with my current pace and amount of work.
Cons
Scaling: It's hard to rate this as a con since it's the result of tremendous growth. When I joined Lending Club last year, we had less than half the current number of employees, and were still-to-acquire Springstone. Things have changed drastically since then, for the better. With all the growth, there are bound to be gaps. Some immediately apparent, and others not. Fortunately, thanks to team efforts across the board, we've scaled quickly and well. Some changes smoother than others.