Pros
Most of the people at Apeel are very nice, friendly, kind people. The benefits are awesome too. I also had a really great onboarding experience. Working at Apeel does fill that satisfaction of working at a do good company who's ultimate goal is helping the environment, so you feel good about the work you do. Incredible product and idea, and the CFO couldn't be better, which gives everyone confidence in the company.
Cons
Don't go into Apeel blind. Read this. Overall, I would caution heavily against joining Apeel. Even though the bulk of reviews will be glowing, I would bargain almost everyone that has left the company, and even a chunk of people currently there, would agree with the points below. Although there are a handful of good mgrs/leaders there, everyone was always drowning in work, and not able to get approvals, had the resources, or even had the time to get what was needed done. Everyone wants to believe in the company and see it succeed, even after leaving, but in my experience, similar to many others, the cool-aid only lasts for so long. Top cons: - Significantly under pays compared to market, and it's close to impossible to grow your salary from where you start. - Zero opportunities for promotions, unless you're an OG or a "favorite"; Don't believe you'll be an expectation/ favorite no matter how great you likely are. - Some promoted to mgt/senior mgt roles don't have the necessary experience and skills to be at the level they are, which isn't a good for the business or some of their egos. -Apeel doesn't always set mgt up for success either as some are just thrown into the deep end without training or support, so they are set up to fail - Gossipy culture at times; I heard people talking behind other's backs but nice to their face so watch what you say - Terrible communication from CEO and top leadership when big changes or hard conversations need to happen, felt like some things were ignored, made to be smaller than they were, or brushed under the rug. CEO's should be able to deliver the hard news/changes or have those uncomfortable conversations. - Lack of faith in CEO running the company successfully at this stage of the business; good CEO's know when it's time to take a step back and let someone with better/more experience step in.
