#WhyWeUbered: Celebrating Employees, Not Just Cities.The good thingsUber remains to be the best organization and the best work experience I've ever had in my over 15 years as a professional. You work with the best people possible, you get paired with the best managers possible, you get to be part of the best training classes possible, you get the best work schedule possible, and their Year-End Parties are among the best I've attended. The cash awards given out at the end of the year were massive. And there's free food at the pantry; all day, everyday (although they can be hit or miss, but the vegan menu is exceptional; free-flowing Key Coffee, too)! Best of all, it's cool to wear walking shorts to work! I'd go back there in a heartbeat, if given the opportunity.
The challengesSome managers do play favorites, which - fortunately or unfortunately - will affect your opportunities for advancement when the time comes. Getting laid off at my actual work anniversary was also the unkindest bit, the least that they could've done was to just give me the full PC setup they provided to me during the pandemic (but the severance package was generous with a capital "G," I must admit.)