Pros
So before I started work at Remote I basically researched the heck of of this company.
Glassdoor, LinkedIn, you name it - I had researched it. I thought it was a scam. I came from corporate and I was like.. In-game meetings? Flexible working schedule? Unlimited days off and a really good salary? How does THAT work? Must be an MLM. Must be some.. crazy crash and burn start up.
It took me a long time to apply. Applied after researching their handbook and I was just curious how the interviewing process would go.
Man, I flew through that recruitment process. Every single interview felt like I was sitting down with a friend. I questioned them on EVERYTHING. By the end of the second interview I remember looking at my family and going "..Wow. This is it"
I got the offer in and I accepted. Made sure that my old manager was okay with me coming back in case I got scammed! That's how crazy I thought this idea was - to leave my comfortable corporate job for a job at a start up with such radical ideas around work..
I'm in month 3 now and I am a different person. Remote's got me a therapist. Not because I need it, but because everyone needs one. I feel seen, heard and my goodness - my mental health and sanity has gone through a full-reset.
I now work hours that I want, when I want. I get to onboard refugees for free because the company doesn't want to profit and simply wants to help. The company wants the little guy to build up wealth and my goodness, as a millennial I am finally able to add generously to my savings account.
I haven't taken much time off despite the unlimited leave policy. Because and I know, this sounds crazy - but I actually like going to work. crazy, right? The only day I had off was the self care day Remote made me take off.. haha
Do what I did - research the company and speak to people from Remote. These are good, talented people from all over the world and most from really talented places that want the world of work to change.
Cons
I'll be truly real here - the company is growing like crazy. I was employee 124 I think and we're now heading for 400 employees worldwide within 3 months. This means that new people show up every day and I do not know half of the company, which sucks because most everyone I've met so far has been incredible.
What comes with rapid growth? You need to be flexible. Things break. Google is your best friend. Processes need to be made and if you are not flexible and go-with-the-flow this place is not for you!
