Pros
This is definitely the greatest workplace I've had the privilege of working at. Lots of energy and excitement over the work to be done. Challenging problems to solve - when things get rough (as they always will at times) I know I've got extremely talented and smart colleagues that are in the thick of it with me as we push together and support each other. Competent leadership comprised of highly experienced veterans of their domains - even though I may not necessarily agree with every decision or strategy, I trust and respect them enough to be able to whole heartedly support and follow them in the hopes that they prove me wrong. Lots of opportunities to grow and get feet wet in other domains - people are willing to teach you and get involved with whatever you are interested in
Cons
All that I've listed above isn't to say that Toast is perfect - no place is perfect. I think the whole Toast experience is missed by remote employees, though Toast has been taking large steps to fill that gap. Sometimes the work-life balance gets lost in the chaos, but that's hardly surprising for a hot tech startup. Besides, managers have always been encouraging us to take time off as needed. Scaling at the rate we are growing comes with growing pains, but there is great effort being taken to preserve the fun culture I've come to love when I joined two years ago. We work at high velocity and intensity, which may not be suitable for everyone. Oh, and hey, when are we getting 401k matching?
