Pros
I’ve worked here for many years and I’m still trying to figure out what the “secret sauce” is to KJT’s positive and progressive culture. Is it because we’re a 100% employee owned company? Could be. Everyone is just so invested in the company’s growth when you have a share of the pie. Is it because we don’t give AF where you work as long as you’re getting your job done? Maybe. In a bizarre way, I feel more connected to my remote peers since COVID hit. Is it because people actually get work life balance here? Potentially. Sure, there are days when you have to put in the hours, but for the most part people actually sign off at 5. Is it because your manager/higher ups always has your back? This is pretty underrated, but I’ve never been a situation where I felt abandoned here. Someone always has your back. Is it the progressive “other things” on offer? They contribute, for sure. E.g., mental health initiatives, wellness committee events, unlimited PTO, getting Juneteenth off, etc. I could go on, but something I’ve noticed is that KJT always strives to improve itself and it isn’t afraid to make big changes in order to do so. It’s probably all the things above combined to make this place one of the best kept secrets in the industry.
Cons
I’m going to be completely blunt here. I don’t think KJT can necessarily compete on wages against bigger firms that can seemingly print money. I get paid decent but it’s slightly less than my colleagues at bigger companies. But I’m also not working crazy hours and sacrificing nights and weekends like they are. Everyone has a different prerogative. For me, the time you get back to spend with family and friends is worth more than those extra $$.