Pros
- The #1 best thing about M+R, far and away, is the workplace. You will be surrounded by smart, thoughtful, funny, and committed coworkers who make the daily grind so much easier. On top of that, there is a culture of appreciation and support, both from the top-down and the bottom-up, that has grown significantly in the last several years and that makes a big difference (especially during the busiest and most stressful stretches). Having worked in several other organizations, I can't emphasize this enough. - M+R's leadership team takes hiring and professional development seriously; they will work with you to find roles that fit your interests and goals, and the rapid growth of the company means that there is a clear path to relatively quick advancement for those who want it. There is a real investment made in equipping staff with the tools to succeed, from sharing tactics and data at staff meetings to giving all employees an annual budget to attend conferences or skills-building opportunities. - The work that M+R does in partnership with its clients is important and urgent, and it's clear that no client is taken on half-heartedly. If you are someone with lefty values and a desire to work on a range of the issues near and dear to you, this is a great place to do it. (You'll get paid more than at a non-profit, too, which doesn't hurt.) - M+R's leadership team has put a priority on transparency surrounding the operations of the company. Even if you aren't directly involved in the decision-making, you'll see (primarily at staff meetings) the data behind the decisions, hear from the teams charting the next few years of growth, and have the chance to ask any question you can think of.
Cons
- Because M+R staff is spread across the country in multiple offices, most work is done remotely, with team members scattered throughout the different offices. Each team finds ways to work productively and harmoniously but if you really value working face-to-face with your direct colleagues on projects, this is a challenge. - The structure of getting direct feedback is somewhat nebulous, outside of the biannual reviews with your supervisor. This is an area that is being updated, though. - Growth in the scope of M+R's work has meant that the entry-level positions are perpetually under-staffed, so Online Associates do have to work hard (something mentioned in other reviews). This seems pretty standard for a company of this kind. And if you are overburdened, your supervisor is empowered to help reduce your workload through several different means.