Pros
I've been working as a self-employed graphic designer for almost a decade when the opportunity to join the Qnomy as a lead UI/UX designer knocked. The conceptual change of becoming employed and answering to others was frightening to say the least. When I first came in for my interview with the CEO and the professional studio staff I could immediately tell that the work atmosphere at Qnomy is different then I envisioned. The management and staff were both professional and extremely friendly with me and among themselves. It seemed that the management has high regards to the staff's opinions and indeed, it was the staff's decision (backed by the management) to decide to hire me for the proposed position. For the past 3 years I hold the position of lead UI/UX designer and XSLT coder. I had very little experience in coding or UI/UX when I first started here and I am glad that the company has seen the potential in me and decided to provide me with all the necessary tools to learn and perfect the required skills to do what I do. The Qnomy studio designs and codes interactive kiosks and infopages for the largest companies in major business branches such as: Banks, Telecommunications, Health, Municipal and Governmental and countless more… My opinion matters and is always considered, albeit not always accepted, and it has been this way even when I was new and inexperienced in my field. • Friendly co-workers • Comfortable work atmosphere • Company is willing to invest in staff's education for the benefit of both employee and employer • Management has their eyes and ears out for the employee's professional needs as well as private matters • Work hours are somewhat flexible; as long as your projects are completed under pre-defined deadlines, employees are free to arrange their schedule so that it conforms their private needs
Cons
• Not enough "out-of-office" activities for staff benefit • Salary is fair, no more