A good company if you work smart and hard - Software Engineer II Checkout.com Employee Review

I've worked at Checkout for the past five years. The company experienced ups and downs due to COVID and the recession( As every single company in a difficult time, they had to make difficult choices.) but overall, they treated me fairly. I joined as a junior and was promoted twice, so my hard work was rewarded. The company values employees who bring value to customers and go beyond the bare minimum. It's important to ask successful colleagues how they achieved their promotions and follow their example. When I recently faced health issues, Checkout was very supportive. I was away for a while, but when I returned, the company entrusted me with new responsibilities and a new team that allowed me to thrive while respecting my health needs. Although I've read about discrimination issues, the tech side at Checkout addresses concerns promptly and effectively, better than other companies I've worked for. They have been hiring a lot more diversity recently, listening to people's feedback and I noticed that all the new hires are incredibly good at their job, Checkout has been rebuilding the culture that was lost due to various factors. They are working to mend the issues that didn't work out, having already fixed many mistakes made by past management (none of whom are still with the company). The company is doing well, and I am happy to work here. There were many issues regarding transparency at the all-employee meetings, which have been significantly improved. The company now strives to listen and engage in honest conversations with employees.