Pros
From the very beginning I was treated as a valued team member, even when the leadership knew very little about me. I started on a contract basis, and was hired as a permanent employee within a few weeks once it was clear I could do the work. Raises have come my way several times, and the benefits package is hard to beat. Finding a company that allows you to work remotely but still provides full benefits is a rarity indeed!! The leadership is very open with the employees, holding weekly meetings to give everyone updates as well as being willing to hold one-on-one discussions when needed. We hear both the positive and the negative, and I've never felt that there were any secrets being kept from us, even those of us who aren't in the NYC office. The company has grown exponentially since I started working here. There were perhaps 20 employees nationwide when I joined FSB, and as of this writing I believe we have about 75 globally. The growth has been extremely encouraging and it's exciting to be part of a company that is so obviously on an upward trend. Working from home does have challenges but they are always very understanding of work/life balance. When sudden needs come up with my husband or children, I have consistently been told "family comes first." All of the above just encourages me to work harder in appreciation of this great environment.
Cons
It's hard to be part of the employee culture without being in a physical office with everyone else, so if you are an extrovert you may feel a bit isolated. Such rapid growth means you have to think on your feet, and you may get a great process in place only to have to change it a few weeks later. Not necessarily a bad thing, but can feel a little frustrating at times. Making sure the different teams don't step on each other's toes is a challenge at times, when you have different ideas on how to tweak the same article or section of articles. Inter-departmental communication always has room for improvement. In general, I don't view any of these as a deterrent, though.
