Pros
- Virtual company, but with accountability. You get all the advantages of working virtually without a lot of the negatives that usually go with it. Many of those negatives are mitigated through good processes and workflows. There's also a lot of flexibility and understanding afforded for things like doctor appointments and medical issues, emergencies, things of that nature. - Project variety. You have the opportunity work with lots of different organizations--commercial, academic, non-profit, etc--on a wide array of subjects. Definitely helps maintain interest and provides learning opportunities. - Many learning opportunities. In addition to the point above, you'll often not only be exposed, but encouraged to push your boundaries. It's not a huge company, so people at times are asked (but never forced) to step in to other roles or do tasks they don't have much experience with--"wear other hats". This creates a lot of chances to get exposure to and learn other skill sets. Hands-on learning is strongly encouraged as well, and it's not unusual for a developer to be invited on a call just so he or she can observe or learn something. - Rapid advancement opportunities. You won't toil away unrewarded for months on end (or worse). Reviews are conducted a couple times a year. Do your job well, take care of customers, show attention to details and you'll be compensated.
Cons
- Some of the management wear their hearts on their sleeves, and not everyone is accustomed that approach. It's what happens when people are passionate about what they do and want to consistently deliver a high quality product. - There is no perfect job out there, and Trellon is no exception. Sometimes it's crunch time with a project and the hours are long, and sometimes That Thing That Needs to Get Done needs another round of revision because of a communication hiccup. I get the sense that some of the younger people who may have passed through here are looking for that Perfect Job unicorn and have some unrealistic expectations.