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private:purechatinc.
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1035207
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Mar 12th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Pure Chat
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Software Engineer
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Great startup culture and perks
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This review is from the perspective of a software engineer.
As a software engineer, I had the opportunity to work across the entire stack and take full ownership of my work. I was hired as a mobile developer, but in just a year I had learned the ins and outs of full stack Web development. While my coworkers helped me learn Web development, they also had the opportunity to learn and work on mobile. In other words, we all had opportunity to touch every part of the code base.
There was no middle management. The CEO is a software engineer himself.
The perks were great. Catered meals, free gym, free gym classes, and relatively flexible work hours. Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks. This may sound weird, but even the bathrooms were nice. (It's something you don't realize you appreciate until you don't have it.)
The office suite is shared with Axosoft, so you can expect a similar work culture. It was a very open and accepting culture in which diversity was celebrated. It was also a very family-friendly environment. There was a strong sense of camaraderie. I left to move to a different state but still remain in touch with coworkers.
Given it was a relatively small start-up, everyone had a say. We met regularly as a company to discuss our direction as a company. These meetings were fully inclusive in that everyone gave input. I (along with others) attended with the CEO locally to help pitch and promote the company. As a company, we even took a week-long trip to San Francisco.
Related to the points above, everything was very transparent. We were all on the same page with respect to finances and short- and long-term goals.
Overall I'd highly recommend Pure Chat if you are looking for a fast-paced startup experience and want to grow as a software engineer. Every week I'd write code that would directly impact the quickly growing customer base. Things were never dull.
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Since it's a fast-paced startup environment, there is no room for BS or for slacking off. As a software engineer, I was pushed to work outside of my comfort zone, which forced me to learn new technologies. I honestly don't consider these things cons, however, so long as you are up for the challenge and are not just looking for complacency.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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1035207
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Open
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Keep pushing the envelope with new features to earn loyal customers. As you grow, don't lose your small company culture.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Pure Chat, Inc.
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:purechatinc.
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1035207
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Mar 11th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Pure Chat
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Fast paced with high levels of responsibility with some gotchas
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Loved having a lot of responsibility and being able to constantly create new features. Office amenities were great (open offices, catered lunches, stocked cabinets, and up-to-date computers for doing your work). On average, smart co-workers.
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Pay was below industry average. Little to no recognition for extra hard work or long hours. CEO can come off as stern, sometimes cold, which can make approaching him for conversation intimidating. Didn't really agree with the company's business direction, and no real say in helping decide the future of the business. Can be very "cliquey," which creates unnecessary drama in such a small company.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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0.0
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3.0
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2.0
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2.0
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1.0
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3.0
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3.0
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1035207
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Open
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Spend more resources on developing new features, rather than pumping out unnecessary marketing campaigns. Be more open to trying new business ideas. Don't cram in a bunch of new features right before a big product release.
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0.0
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No
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No
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0.0
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Pure Chat, Inc.
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:purechatinc.
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1035207
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Sep 17th, 2016 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Pure Chat
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Biz Dev
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Solid culture and brilliant CEO
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None, just need to look at remote work policies, as I think that would come in handy.
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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1035207
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Open
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Keep it up!
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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1.0
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Pure Chat, Inc.
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:purechatinc.
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1035207
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Dec 9th, 2015 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Pure Chat
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User Experience Designer
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Tucson, AZ
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You Will Love Working Here
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My favorite thing about Pure Chat is the people who work here. Everyone is super talented, hard working but it's even more than that. There is respect, kindness, and friendship here. We admit mistakes, challenge ideas/directions, build each other up, and simply enjoy working with each other.
Everyone cares deeply about the product, making it the best it can be from design to code to usability. Since we're small we're extremely agile and will immediately change direction on something if we find a better solution. Also, the work environment is great with a super nice office, a gym with workout classes, stocked kitchen, free drinks (soda, juices, etc), a meditation room, and a MacBook to do our best work.
I love it here.
My favorite thing about working at Pure Chat though are the people. The respect and friendship
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No option to be fully remote. There are some options to be partially remote (which I've done).
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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1035207
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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1.0
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Pure Chat, Inc.
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:purechatinc.
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1035207
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Dec 9th, 2015 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Pure Chat
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QA and Support
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Greatest Place to Work Ever!
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- The work life balance is about as good as it can get.
- The work/team events bring everyone together and helps the employees become a stronger unit.
- Great office environment and culture!
- Everyone is passionate in their roles and everyone pulls their own weight
- It's a fast growing startup so there is always something exciting happening
- It's a flat hierarchy so everyone has a say in the direction of the company.
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When one comes up, I will update you. :)
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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1035207
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Open
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Keep finding those A+ players to help Pure Chat continue to grow.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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2.0
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Pure Chat, Inc.
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:purechatinc.
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=1035207
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Dec 9th, 2015 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Pure Chat
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Marketing
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Scottsdale, AZ
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A true startup experience
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- Working with awesome people who are all good at what they do and personally invested in the success of the company.
- The opportunity to help direct the strategy of the product/company
- Fun, relaxed office environment
- Management who really care about their people
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In my book these aren't really "cons," but they are probably things you should know before you apply at Pure Chat:
- The team holds you accountable for all your work. It's a small group, so there's no one to hide behind if things don't get done.
- We don't have traditional upper management throwing things over the wall, so again you are often the strategist and the executioner of your own projects.
- The path forward is not always clear. We're a high growth startup and there aren't tried-and-true solutions to every business challenge we face. That means we all have to get creative and it can be frustrating until we figure out what's going to be successful.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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1035207
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Open
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Thanks for everything you've given your employees and keep up the good work!
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0.0
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[]
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Apr 6th, 2021 07:45PM
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Pure Chat, Inc.
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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