Pros
-The people here are by and large the most intelligent, hardest working, and wonderful you could hope for. It feels like a family much of the time! -The office itself is quite nice, with fun amenities like lots of snacks, beverages, and it's dog-friendly! -The mission of the organization is fantastic, as are the people we work with overseas. -Schedules are very flexible, and though there is a ton of work to be done, you are still able to work around your other commitments. -Benefits are more than adequate, and include full health, dental, vision, life, plus little bonuses like cell phone and gym stipends.
Cons
-Leadership can be garbled at times. Individual teams are wonderful, but there is sometimes friction between teams and C-Level staff is often too distant or ill-informed to provide any assistance. -The actual building that houses the office and the area of the Mission are pretty awful and scary. Once you get off Mission St there are lots of wonderful restaurants and shops, but the immediate area is gritty and dangerous. -The CEO is a visionary and very intelligent, educated, and hard working, but extremely difficult to relate to. I think this is typical for big-idea people, but it can be grating on an interpersonal level. Most frustratingly, you can expect that it will always appear that Sama is a one-woman show (it's not, really, there are dozens of incredible people behind the scenes who make it happen!). Of course, we wouldn't exist without her, but it would be nice to feel a little more valued by her for making Sama what it is today.