Pros
Finding a place where you fit in, whether it is work or life, is so important. Connex is that place for me. I have worked here for almost 4 years. When I first started, I had never heard the word meritocracy before, but it was mentioned in my interview. This is a place where if you work hard and care, you are appreciated, seen, and rewarded. I quizzed the CTO in my interview about a bad review I had read online. He addressed it openly and discussed it with me and, with genuine sincerity, said nothing is perfect and we are always working to improve no matter what. Nothing is ever perfect, but this might have been the most perfect answer for me, understanding strengths and weaknesses and always trying to do better without ego. It's why I knew it was the place for me. Connex was once described to me as an elite football team. Everyone has a job, but the more we work together, the better we do as a team. There is always someone to ask for help, and the wealth of knowledge and passion here is unmatched.
Cons
It's a fast paced environment and things are always changing, you have to be prepared to pivot and adapt. I know some people can struggle with this, but if you love a challenge and always want to learn, it soon becomes a positive. It would be great to see a more balanced gender representation, although I’m aware this is a wider industry issue rather than specific to Connex