Vantaggi
It's a challenge to write one review about my time at Pet360 because the experience was different before and after the acquisition by PetSmart. Both companies have a love for pets and have made that a part of the culture which makes for a happy work environment. At Pet360, I enjoyed working with a team of talented, passionate people to build something great. It was challenging work and you knew you were a part of building something special. We adapted and changed directions (which some would say is a con) and if what we tried wasn't good or better, we fixed it, learned and moved on. The culture of transparency and sharing information gave you a sense of ownership and pride and you could feel that in the vibe in the office. We participated in a lot of opportunities to give back in the community which added to the vibe and helped you get to know your colleagues on a different level.
Svantaggi
Integration- let me start here. The biggest disappointment is that there was no attempt at a fusion and the integration strategy was to suck the little company into the big company machine. The timing of ownership and leadership changes at PetSmart (shortly after the acquisition of Pet360) left a lot of people wondering about the future. Otherwise, the cons are normal for big companies- decision making is painfully slow and you will spend a lot of time in meetings. Good thing pets can attend meetings.