This post is not only an ode to how much I love my job, but also a message to those wondering what the advantages might be of working for a small company. When I was on the job hunt last year I started by checking out some of the larger companies in the region. I walked through their maze of cubicles and wondered if this was the direction my business degree was pointing me in. Turns out, it didn’t have to be! As I work at my desk now, in our open, cozy office, I know I’m in the right spot. Not only because of our beautiful, open concept workspace but also because of the positive effects that my small and mighty team are having on my career and skillset. Here are just a few reasons I love working for a small company:
- I work closely with my boss (and even my boss’s boss!) (they’re actually good pals of mine!)
- I’m always working on a wide variety of tasks which keeps me on my toes and always learning new things
- We share our leftovers (and I work with some great chefs!)
- We win as a team
- We learn as a team
- I get to explore my professional interests including everything from blog writing to business development
- Every day at work is different than the last
- I feel like I’m a part of an exclusive cool kids club on a daily basis
- We can all communicate in one iMessage chat (Let’s just say… we frequent the emoji keyboard)
- We can share one pizza for lunch and be happy as clams
- We all work in one open space and get to collaborate on awesome ideas on the regular
- We can go on adventures and only have to take two cars
- We can all sit around one table for a family meal
- I’m diversifying my skill set, dipping my toes in everything from copywriting to HR
- I thrive off of the fast paced work environment here
- Our team was strategically hand picked, therefore I’m pretty sure everyone I work with is a genius
- One pot of coffee fuels our whole morning
- We know how to push each other's buttons, and can steer clear
- We embrace change and are always evolving
- My team members always take ownership of their unique tasks and we support each other as needed
- We are all emotionally invested in the success of our company
- I get to learn all aspects of this business, inside and out
- Bureaucracy is the least of my worries
- My interview was casual and conversational - we hire based on fit!
- I can work from home without having FOMO because we are always connected through Skype and iMessage
- We know each others families, pets and friends outside of the office
- We’re all close with our clients; everyone from our developers to our president, strengthening our customer service and creating an open line of communication for our clients
- Opportunities outside of my job description arise on a weekly basis
- We learn from our own mistakes as well as each others
- My background as an athlete directly relates to the team dynamic at our office
- Tripping over red tape is a rare occurrence in our office
- We dream together
- and DO together
- We’re always growing and expanding our horizons
- We work like dogs but we’re in it together!
With all of this being said, I believe that there are definitely advantages to working for companies of all sizes. A small company seems to be the right fit for me and as I start my career, I find that I’m learning a lot here and absolutely loving it!