Pros
The top pro really is that ultimately our solution enables life changing education and economic mobility for human beings. Think about it - tuition free education for those who will truly benefit from that unlock?! Amazing Exciting to have a product that is so available across industries and geo People here are smart, thoughtful, driven, and constantly growing to meet the need for flexibility in the economic landscape and business trajectory Benefits, remote policy, pay are great - and (in my experience) direct management gives a damn about their reports.
Cons
To call out the negativity I see on Glassdoor - most of these reviews are likely from folks who were part of RIF's from the past two years- and watched the company grow from its early grassroots days where it was possible to lead by bleeding hearts and passion alone. I think it's been challenging for many to separate themselves from the business not being "family"/identity and to watch the shift to corporate maneuvers. Working here is EONS better than so many work spaces that impede access to career growth, standardize culture, and drive products that don't ultimately matter. Yes, theres a strong academic ivory tower influence; yes business is ever-evolving; yes, there is a tight network of people that have been here for a while and likely some favoritism... But isn't that the nature of business in most places?? Cons - I agree with others in that it's meeting heavy and layered/fragmented decision making has led to slow downs