Unlimited vacation time (you don't have to accrue it), the atmosphere of adventure and making sure we get to travel, and the possibility of becoming salaried after just a month.

Stock options aren't offered to every employee equally, even though Corporate advertises as such. The health insurance is great, however; it feels unfair to exclude certain departments from getting stock options for unknown reasons.

They were very honest, upfront, and excited to interview. They were also very down-to-earth and didn't hide things in the process– they set the expectations and also made me feel like there was lots of potential to move up.

Each team member is trusted to work hard and be honest without micromanagment or constantly needing instruction. It's nice to know that your employer trusts you to do your work, because it gives you freedom and control of your daily workload.

It is a very laid-back and chill atmosphere. Need a break because you just need one? Take it. Hour long paid lunch breaks? Yep. Company get-togethers happen frequently (picnics, BBQs, roller derbies, etc.) and there's no guilt/pressure for having a two hour party at work.

Corporate isn't this mysterious entity that just passes things down the line– they're involved all the way down to the minor details. I work in the warehouse and have the opportunity to talk with the founder about my ideas and input. They know all the employees' names and work with all of us.

The freedom I have as an employee and the trust the company puts into me. They trust us to be honest and to work hard, which means that strict rules and procedures aren't needed. Cotopaxi is focused on making sure we work as a team and love what we do- not on writing up employees for menial things.