Pros
Company is on a growth trajectory Pay is competitive if you're skilled, qualified, and produce results Lots of opportunity for advancement Lots of opportunity for involvement in shaping the company Growing/Developing Internal Company Culture Coworkers are awesome Benefits are beyond competitive (401k match, cheap health insurance, ample PTO) Loop location (Headquarters) is a fun place to work Just purchased largest SBA Lender in IL/WI...did I mention growth trajectory? C-suite management is the most approachable I've ever worked for If you work hard and make sure your accomplishments are noticed, you will be rewarded
Cons
A few bad apples are spoiling the bunch when it comes to retail staff. Some existing legacy employees expect a lot without digging in and proving their worth, which can be challenging. They want raises for "riding out the storm" without showing management why they're worth it and their negativity can cause some teams to struggle. Retail Staff feels they don't get enough recognition/attention from Sr. Management, which is somewhat true in my view. It seems like management is trying hard to make them feel important, but it shouldn't require so much effort. Annual (MERIT-BASED) raises could be a little better for employees who are documented high performers if the company wants to retain them.