Change is hard, but I think it's working
Pros
- Company strategy seems much more focused than before the change in leadership - I currently work on more impactful projects than I did before - I work with really smart people every day - I'm always learning new things - My manager(s) have always made space for me to tackle new challenges to grow my skillset - My manager(s) have always been very kind and thoughtful, and take feedback well - Compared to every place I've ever worked, Etsy has been one of the kindest and most thoughtful workplaces that I've been in -- both from the individuals that I work with day to day, as well as the managers that look out for me in the Design org
Cons
- HR and people management in general is a bit messy -- it's not always clear how you can get promoted or get a raise - Product org has lacked senior leadership for a very long time, leading to sub-optimal product management processes and a lack of overall product strategy. Onboarding for product managers seems to be nonexistent, and I see us hiring a lot of very junior PMs who might be very smart, but seem to me somewhat inexperienced. As a result, Product Designers and other partners end up picking up the slack.
