Pros
This is a start-up environment with some major big plans in its early stages of development (founded Dec 2021). If you have an entrepreneurial, growth-driven mindset and are really looking to make a big impact at the early stages of a company, Finfare has fantastic professional growth potential, benefits, and seems to really reward and work with top performers if you're willing to work for it. The reviews may deter you from wanting to join this company, but the people you meet directly in the interview might inspire and make you feel otherwise. I was so close to declining an offer initially and I'm so glad I went with my gut instead, because I focused on the REAL experiences I had with the people there. If this company really laid off people as often as they claim, there would be way more than 3 negative reviews. - No politics, all performance based, if you are a high performer you will do great here and have a lot of upward mobility potential. - Currently a Series B start-up, completed second round of funding. Finfare appears to be very well funded for a startup as they've acquired 2 companies already. - Very open communication and transparency from all leadership, including the CEO. - The people are all subject matter experts in their fields, are extremely kind, welcoming, and all very driven. - Competitive compensation packages, great benefits, great work/life balance. Truly a "work hard play hard" environment and culture. - Results driven company, very little to no micromanaging.Cons
I've been here for over a year and don't know what those negative reviews are talking about, especially the tax-shell company one? Honestly, they all look like they were written by the same angry guy. The CEO doesn't send out ultimatums weekly.. or ever. Don't be fooled by the negative reviews - it seems like most of the disgruntled employees have never worked at a start-up environment before. Start-ups don't IPO overnight, we're literally building something from the ground up from nothing. By the very nature of being in a startup, it will be intense, changes will happen often, and there will be high expectations when it comes to performance, because you're going to be the only go-to person for it. This is all very standard in start-up environments. - High turnover is due to people getting fired for not meeting performance expectations, not from voluntary resignations. It's a start-up and this is to be expected. - If you're not comfortable navigating through ambiguity, not adaptable or with constant fast change, this company will not be for you. It's a start-up and they move fast. - If you don't want to be fully invested in your role, own your domain, or grow professionally, this company will not be for you. Do you think tech startups hit IPO material overnight magically? Or do you see this as an opportunity to make a lot of potential money if the company IPOs? - You will have to wear many hats as it's a start-up. It's not a mid-sized company, not a family-owned company, not a mega-corporation, it's a start-up. And start-ups run lean. This is to be expected if you are joining a start up and was clearly laid out to me in my interview process. - Must be a self starter as there will be little to no hand holding. - Not always an 8-5 type of job, again, it's a start-up. But that also means you can be flexible with your working hours.