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Astra’s mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space™ by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Astra’s first flight to space was within 4 years of its inception, making it the fastest company to reach space. Visit www.astra.com to learn more about Astra. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 805

CEO: Chris Kemp

Joining Astra - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Astra is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Astra employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	100%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Astra are rated an A+. At Astra most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Astra.

Answer	Percent
Every week	50%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	17%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Astra employees earn $85,222. Astra ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Astra.

Average Salaries at Astra by Department

$93k*

Design

$100k*

Marketing

$106k*

Operations

$45k*

Admin

$115k*

Business Dev

$70k*

Finance

$75k*

Customer Support

$113k*

$134k*

$126k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Astra, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	50%
Once a week	25%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	25%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Astra ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 73% of employees feel as though Astra is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 58% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Astra.

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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