Pros
The management take a very active role in mentorship and seeing to the personal and professional development of their staff. I have worn many hats at many companies, and Zymewire has been the most supportive by far. Zymewire offers challenging, creative, and rewarding work, while keeping stress levels to a minimum. If parts of my job are dull or repetitive I am asked how to improve them, and these suggestions are always taken seriously. The location is great if you commute. It's on the West Toronto Rail Path, which, aside from being a nice place to walk, gives you easy access to Dundas-West Station (subway) and Bloor Station (UP and Go trains). The office is located in an up-and-coming neighbourhood so housing is still semi-affordable while offering a trendy vibe. There is a sense of community and comradery at Zymewire. You get to be an integral part of a team instead of being a tiny, forgotten cog in a huge machine.
Cons
To office could be a plus or minus depending on where you enjoy working. It's a shared, open work space. If you like having neighbours and don't mind working next to your boss, you'll thrive here. You also can't expect to get anything out of Zymewire without putting in an effort. This is not a clock-in/clock-out, forget-about-it-and-collect-a-pay-cheque kind of workplace. You've got to actively participate, or you're not going to be happy here.