Pros
TNTP is a great place to work. Everyone is very mission-driven and extremely passionate about the work. There is a very healthy organizational culture, with limited cynicism. The people are extremely driven, very intelligent, and genuinely kind and enjoyable to be around. There are also many opportunities for growth, even if you do not have previous experience in education. Additionally, the organization really values feedback, coaching, and continuous professional growth. My manager is wonderful and very supportive.
Cons
The common refrain about TNTP is that the work load and pace are not sustainable. I'm not sure this is always the case - though there were seasons where I was extremely exhausted and overwhelmed. I think the bigger issue is that the frenetic pace often prevents teams from addressing important, big-picture issues (like direction, staff allocation, etc.), because there are so many urgent things to get done. Two other things I did not enjoy are 1) Ed reform is a very political space and there are times when it is hard to know whether we're part of the solution or just contributing to the problem. And 2) Many of the TNTPers I've worked with are kind and humble and constantly seeking to grow, but there are others who come across as arrogant and condescending.
