Pros
- At Zayo you're working with some of the smartest folks in the industry. Seriously, I can't stress it enough, you're working with some very sharp individuals at Zayo. You're surround by MBAs and industry veterans at Zayo. - The ability to telecommute is fantastic. Makes it easy to handle car problems, stay home with a sick child, etc...I think this is a huge bonus and shows that Zayo trusts and empowers its employees. - Very little micro management. Its a gift and a curse but I like that I don't have someone looking over my shoulder. As long as you get your work done you're fine, but trust me they'll know if you're getting your work done. - The hours are long, but with the ability to telecommute you can be flexible in your hours. So work the standard 8-5, grab dinner with your family, and then wrap up anything left over from the day for a few hours. I know no one "wants" to work long hours, but you get out what you put in and if you're creative and great at time management you can make the hours work. - 15 days off to start. Not the best, but also far from the worst.
Cons
- Very little training. Although this wasn't a huge concern for me I can see how this can be a concern for others. But I think this does afford you the opportunity to learn things in the style that best suits your needs and this also allows you to show case your problem solving and critical thinking skills. Because there's no set "process" you can tweak the process and add new life into something that may be outdated. - Limited seating, monitors, phones, etc... - Sometimes the communication between product groups is mind-boggling. Working with your counterparts in other groups can be a lot like pulling teeth. I think it depends on the individual, but sometimes folks forget that we're all on the same team! - More accountability on the supporting teams and not just the project managers.
