A career changing company - PHP Web Developer Talkative Employee Review

Fast paced start-up environment means it's always exciting to work at Talkative. Being a growing company means we aren't tied down by red tape, creating a dynamic and agile working ethos where decisions are made quickly. Being a smaller company size also means you get more accountability and influence over projects and, where appropriate, the direction of strategy. Being able to see multiple projects through from inception to implementation is very rewarding. The culture at Talkative is also great, we all get along very well and have a blast while we do it! Its also super flexible which is great for me as a mum of 2 very little ones!

Startup culture is not for everyone- you are sometimes expected to 'get your hand dirty' and contribute to tasks outside your direct remit which might excite some, but irritate others. Again, swings and roundabouts, we are almost fully remote working. We come into the office once per month (sometimes a bit more regularly). The office is open 5 days per week so it depends on if that suits you or not.

Working at Talkative is great if you're looking to be pushed in your role. As a startup, you are involved in projects from start to finish, and never get the feeling of being 'a small cog' on a monotonous cycle. You really feel like you're part of something, and I'm really made to feel like my contribution is valued- a sentiment that I feel would be shared by most, if not all, of the team. I have gained so much exposure to the entire business operation, which is not only interesting in itself, but also means that my job role is really varied. I'm able to see and understand what other departments of the company are working on, which helps to inform my decisions about my own workload. As a company, Talkative is really flexible and the culture is so easy to work in. It's a tough slog at times with a lot of work to be done, but you are trusted and respected to work in a way which suits you, e.g. I've never had a problem working from home if I needed to. No micromanaging either, everyone is expected to manage their own workloads themselves! It's also great to be able to offer suggestions and ideas to what we do without the fear of being shot down or made to feel like you're not valued, which is a massive plus for me.

As with any startup, a lot of the positives can be negatives for many. There is a lot of work to be done, and the nature of your projects can change quite regularly. At times, you can be thrown into the deep end which can require a lot of learning. I think you have to be ready to immerse yourself into the startup life if you want to join!