Pros
- This is a workplace where you will be expected to work very hard and for those that really rise to the challenge, this can be an exceptionally rewarding experience. - The ability to work on different projects that you're interested in makes everyone's experience a little different. I have enjoyed tremendously the projects I have taken on. - Friday after work every week there's a well-stocked fridge ready for everyone to take from. It often feels very rewarding at the end of a hard week to have a drink and catch up with the team. - Octopus tend to hire a certain kind of person. I can't think of anyone in the office I actually dislike. - The offices look nice, green and bright. - Renewables and recycling feel at the core of everything we do.
Cons
- At times I have felt mentally drained and exhausted, though I have always been able to share this with operations managers and team leaders. - When I first joined the training was not exhaustive and not particularly engaging though I know that they've done things to improve on this. - There's limited scope for advancement. There are definitely opportunities, but if you're looking for an upward progression think more like a diagonal line. You will become more senior, and take on more responsibilities and in time this will reflect in salary, but team leader is probably the only direct progression.