Vantaggi
You are trusted with the very bones of the company. Getting access information or tools can usually be done within the day. Coziest open office I have ever worked in. Close to fun activities. Enriching side-projects. Coworkers are wonderful, office is LGBT-friendly and supportive of employees’ use of their preferred building bathrooms. Managers are very patient. Coworkers and staff are friendly to Materials needed for in-house projects are provided on good faith, and communication with coworkers on requirements is swift. Issues with building staff are resolved swiftly.
Svantaggi
Expect requirements to change frequently, in ways that may require rewrites of your work. If you don’t know someone before you join, don’t expect hardware that will let you do your job effectively. WIFI doesn’t extend to the break room. Hard to ensure reviews are anonymous due to low headcount. One of the highest-ups can get a little too friendly at off the clock employee events, so establish boundaries/personal space, or at least be ready to.