Pros
High-impact work: As a designer, I find it incredibly exciting to work on a product that has the potential to rival communication tools like email and Slack, and it’s been fascinating to see how much the company uses its own product to communicate like no other place I’ve worked for. Health is emphasized: To prevent burnout, our company encourages us to take time off and prioritize our well-being. We have dedicated no-meeting Wednesdays, a summer break, solid wellness and coworking benefits, and rely heavily on Loom for communication, resulting in fewer meetings than I'm used to. A supportive team: While we do work within a startup environment, the Design and Research team has established rituals and norms that optimize for consistent inclusion and team comradery, which helps make working for a startup a more enjoyable experience. Remote first company: Given Loom helps folks who live in different locations collaborate, the company itself encourages us to live where we can be most effective—there is no center of gravity in San Francisco, for example, so you do not have to live in California, for example, to feel relevant.
Cons
As I mentioned above, given Loom is a startup, and given the current economic climate, pivots in terms of prioritization are a common occurrence to be prepared for.
