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What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Avalara?

Asked 9 years ago to all employees at Avalara

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    How great it is? I dunno. Seriously, I had no idea what I was in for when I got the offer. I decided to take a chance and am very happy I did. I will add that your experience varies widely depending upon your department and manager. But that's the same case in any company. In the sales department, there have been ups and downs and I've averaged about one new manager per year. But things seem to be on the right track and it's exciting to be here.

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    Middle management not held accountable by upper management to work together effectively; fiefdoms abound, too many managers present rosy myths upward

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