Pros
- Benefits are unparalleled. - Leadership will work with you to find a role/niche, provided you add value. - Most LD employees are likable, interesting people. I made friends while there with people whom, on the surface level, I couldn’t have less in common. Turns out we’re more alike than assumed. - The Founder/CEO knows everybody by name and is accessible. - The bathroom lighting is phenomenal. IT MATTERS! - Friday lunch slaps. - There is no pretension: C-level execs execute deals over the phone in joggers, I’ve seen most of my teammates’ pajamas, etc. - If and when you leave LD, you will find quickly that you’ve amassed a lot of transferable skills beyond what you concretely did every day.
Cons
- There’s a steep learning curve. If you’re not a math person, it may be particularly steep. Take advantage of opportunities to receive support/guidance. - Even pre-COVID, LD relied heavily on virtual communication. Likely a big W in hindsight, but communicating primarily via Slack in an open office that practically begs to be laughed and talked loudly in can be challenging for people who prefer more face-to-face interaction. This was starting to change when I left. - Depending in team and team leader, the threshold for being fully trusted by some managers can feel high; to varying degrees, there is a lot of double checking that can feel stifling for folks who are used to or craving more autonomy.