The move fast culture and insanely high ratio of competent co-workers make Facebook one of the most satisfying and exciting places to work in the world. Easily one of the best workplaces where you feel pampered and privileged to have a job there. The food options are vast. You'll never go hungry. There's plenty of interesting spaces around the office to meet, chill, or focus. Easy access to IT and resources removes roadblocks from your workday. Projects and tooling are shared openly within the company and knowledge transfer is highly encouraged. Aggressive device refresh policy (every 2 years). Zuck Q&A on Fridays. The ability to easily float between teams makes finding something new that you're passionate about is much more likely and keeps your employment fresh.
Cons
Your desk area can often get loud. The company often doesn't follow through enough on released products, discontinuing them within 1-2 years. You must come into the office at least 80% of the time usually, which means you must relocate near an office.
Meta Response
9y
Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback. We strive to work hard and smart to achieve our shared mission. As we continue to grow, we are committed to improving the ways we support our employees, so they can focus on the work of connecting the world.