Can be great for the right person, but wasn’t for me
Pros
* The company is performing well, and the trajectory it's on looks promising. If you get equity in your offer it could be worth a lot one day. There's definitely potential for a lot of success and if they can pull it off, Quince will be the next big thing. It’s a great place to get in and invest in if you believe in it and the surrounding success of ecommerce / F2C * Quince offers employees the chance to take on a lot of responsibility, making it a good fit for those who thrive in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment. If you want to level up your career and do things you’ve never done before, this is the place. *If work is your life and you place personal value on the success of the company you work for, you’ll do well here. * Pay is good, top market - but expect to work for it.
Cons
*Turnover is high - tenure is BAD * The company thinks it has a transparent approach to work-life balance (or massively lack there of), but there’s a significant gap between the messaging and the expectations. While they acknowledge that work-life balance isn’t their priority (they say it on meetings), it’s one thing to call the environment "scrappy" and quite another to expect employees to work until 9 pm or weekends regularly. * It can feel toxic when leaders talk about the "type of person" it takes to succeed at Quince, implying that those who struggle with the demands aren’t cut out for it. This creates unnecessary pressure and reinforces an unhealthy culture that revolves around overwork and leads to burnout. You’ll always feel like you have a target on you unless you’re a founders favorite. *There’s an underlying toxic tone in the culture that won't scale, as the fast-paced nature results in fear-based leadership. You do good at your job bc you’re afraid of what will happen if you don’t. Management needs to step back and empower employees to take ownership in a healthier, less stressful way. It is OK to tell people to take time off and find balance - work IS NOT life. * Power struggles between old hires and new employees create tension and hinder collaboration. It would be better to foster a more collaborative work environment.
