Pros
What makes XO different than most big corporations where you have to jump through hoops and red tape is that they genuinely care about building relationships, finding the best talent, innovation, and creativity. The company's values aligned with mine right off the bat, and they genuinely care about people and their growth. I've never known a CEO and operations team being so hands on, down to earth, and accessible. When challenges arise, management is always open to hearing feedback and making swift changes. There is always a positive outlook, and fun is welcomed!
Cons
On the other side of the same coin, not being a huge corporation means we are in a space of so much growth and exploration that we don't always have the exact systems in place to sustain it yet. You may have to wear many hats in your role. You often must live in the uncertainty and unknown as processes and new clients come on board and for some, this is not easy or ideal because they want a clear career path. But it means we get to be creative in figuring it out!