Stability
Attention to change management
Looking to grow
Positive and collaborative culture (one of the best I've seen actually)
Compensation and benefits are awesome
Cons
Defaults to keeping things quiet rather than sharing plans, goals, challenges, etc with employees.
Definity Response
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on what it’s like to work here at Economical. It’s great to hear that you enjoy the upbeat environment and that your experience has been positive in many ways.
We want employees to be informed and to understand how their work supports our strategy — that’s all part of the collaborative culture you mentioned. Be sure to tune in to the Jam Sessions hosted on our employee intranet, where our senior leaders share updates on our company strategy, business results, and more throughout the year. We’d also encourage you to attend an employee symposium this fall to hear firsthand from senior leaders on performance and plans for the upcoming year. If you have specific questions about your business unit’s plans and challenges or ideas on how your team might be able to share updates more effectively using company-wide tools like Yammer, please reach out to your leader. Thanks again for your comments, and we wish you great success here!
Here's something fun: Petline hasn't launched yet but they've already made me a better pet-parent.
Now certainly, "become a better pet-parent" wasn't one of my goals when I accepted the role, but I've been surprised a few times by my personal growth since I joined the team.
On career goals I'll say this: to the credit of the management team at Petline, they've recognized talents and areas I where I thrive before I did. I've been given opportunities that I didn't expect and for which I am deeply grateful.
Back to pet-parenting, Petline is a startup and every person at this company is heavily committed to our mission and goals. Just working alongside like-minded folks has made me consider who I am as a pet-parent. I know my pets better than I did before and I know they are happier for it.
Petline won't always be a startup, but I'm confident that as we move forward it will be with integrity and the intention to foster an environment where individual strengths are recognized, and weaknesses are supported.
Cons
Petline is a startup and anyone familiar with the concept should know that it takes hard work, a lot of brainpower, and constant flexibility. It can be hard to accept and frustrating when business decisions seem to flow and change like water, but it's rewarding.
It might not be for right for everyone, but when it's right, it's right.