Pros
Built strong friendships with supportive and driven colleagues. Developed valuable, industry-relevant skills quickly. Gained cross-functional experience by collaborating with multiple teams.
Cons
Pay is well below national market rates. I was hired as a junior but quickly took on senior-level work. I was happy to step up and performed well in that role. At my performance review, after consistently delivering at that level, I asked for pay that matched the responsibilities I was already handling. The response from HR focused on the importance of the mission and suggested that if compensation was a priority, this might not be the right place. The mission matters, but it does not replace fair pay, market alignment, or clear growth opportunities.