Pros
If you work hard and contribute, you can grow and explore new areas that interest you. Sometimes this growth may not come in the form of an “official” title, but rather through overlapping in areas you’re curious about and want to help support. This is not an expectation; those who prefer to stay focused strictly within their role are equally valued and appreciated. Unlimited PTO: During busy seasons, it can be harder to take time off, but when you do, it is fully respected. In my experience, managers consistently respect PTO. Flexible work location: As long as you get your work done, there is a high level of trust, people genuinely aren’t concerned with how or where the work gets done. Leadership in our department definitely has an open-door policy. There have been plenty of changes in the last 3 years in leadership, and it does feel like the current leader is an amazing fit. We know education and edtech can be uncertain, and being led by someone who is fairly steady and logically optimistic has been very helpful.
Cons
Meetings are not very organized, and some seem redundant. You really have to balance your calendar and determine if you are needed in a meeting or not. This can cause an overload of having to code-switch throughout your day. Oftentimes, admin work and projects get done after hours. Raises are a bit on the low end. There is a COLA and a merit increase, but they do not keep up with the market for some roles. The cons really are small in comparison to the benefits of working at Branching Minds.