Pros
- It sounds cliché, but the people. Passionate, smart, supportive, curious, helpful (I could keep going!). Being surrounded by incredible humans like those at Catapult makes you want to be your absolute best everyday. - You have the opportunity to turn your ideas into reality without the burden of bureaucracy. You are trusted and encouraged to try new things, learn from mistakes, and iterate. This is the best type of learning and it's what keeps me super engaged, motivated, and it's why I stay. - I feel like I belong in my team and that means I can bring my whole self to work. - Career growth - I have had many opportunities in different roles, and this has grown my skills tremendously. My manager genuinely cares about my career growth and wellbeing, and prioritises it, even when I don't! - The focus on mental health - lots of education, trained mental health allies across the globe, frequent conversations about balance. - Flexibility - Catapult is a place where you can build your work around your life, and be open about the things you are prioritising and why they are important.
Cons
- Keeping boundaries and being disciplined in achieving work-life balance. Because I care about the people I work with and Catapult's success, it is easy to slip into working too much, especially when your internal network is global. This has been a personal development focus of mine in the last 12 months, and my manager has made sure I prioritise it.