The easiest thing to point out is probably the benefits and maybe compensation. Simply put, you could probably maximize your short-term total earnings in terms of monetary compensation and benefits at a more established company, especially a FAANG or other large, name-brand tech company. The leadership is aware of that, and one day they want to be in a place to do so, but the reality is that the company is still a startup that's scaling, and will have to come with time and success. This is more than an empty promise, they have increased PTO from 15 to 20 days this year for example. This is simply a trade-off you'd have to weigh against the growth potential. That said, in the context of a startup, I think the benefits are fairly good. It's been a nice sweet spot of catching a rising company in growth mode while also not having to resort to going without insurance or eating ramen as you work in a garage somewhere.
As a startup company, things that have already been put in place in other, more mature companies are still being worked on. People here work in many roles and do many things as we're all working together to make things work. As a result, your day to day will be less structured and organized than it might be in a similar role at a more mature company.
The engineering org is also younger and not as diverse as I'd hope to see. This is something that Neighbor is trying to fix with new hires that have more experience.
Lastly, Neighbor has made a bet on largely being an in-person company. We do have Monday as a designated work-at-home day (if you wish, about 10-20% of the company is still in the office), and most meetings accommodate remote attendance. But the expectation is that the company will largely be on-site and in-person, as conditions permit. If being 100% remote is something important in your next position, then this may not be the right place for your next career move.
