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Pilot launched in 2017 to bring the back office into the modern era. Pilot provides small businesses with dedicated finance experts - which Pilot hires as full-time, U.S.-based employees - who learn the ins-and-outs of their business. Pilot integrates directly with the billing, banking, expense, and payroll systems customers already use. With a special blend of custom software and expert bookkeepers, Pilot delivers accurate, consistent bookkeeping and financial management and tax services that give entrepreneurs the freedom to focus on their business. Pilot has over 1,000 customers and has raised over $170 million in financing from Sequoia, Index Ventures, Stripe, Bezos Expeditions, and Whale Rock. Our investors also include a long list of world-class entrepreneurs, including Patrick and John Collison, Drew Houston, and Diane Greene. Our most recent funding round doubled our valuation to $1.2 billion – Meet Fintech’s Newest Unicorn. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 125

TOTAL RATINGS: 3550

CEO: Waseem Daher

Joining Pilot - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

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

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Yes	0%
No	0%

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 Pilot are rated an A+. At Pilot most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at Pilot.

Answer	Percent
Every week	58%
Once a month	26%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	2%
Never	0%

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

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Yes	0%
No	0%

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

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Yes	0%
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. Pilot ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Pilot.

Average Salaries at Pilot by Department

Get Acclimated

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

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Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

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

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>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?

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Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	100%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Professional Development

Pilot ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 87% of employees feel as though Pilot is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 54% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Pilot.

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Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	87%
No	13%

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

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