We all know the benefits and disadvantages of working for large and small companies. However, few resources are able to address what it’s like to work at a fast-growing company. Making this step can be very difficult; these companies can experience a variety of growing pains, and you might not have the type of security that comes with working at a large company. However, signing a contract with a fast-growing company can change your career for the better. Here’s what you need to know.

You’ll never get bored. Fast-growing companies are consistently innovating, allowing employees to truly test the bounds of their creative abilities. Additionally, these businesses often hire individuals to do a variety of jobs. At a large business, you might get a job as a social media monitor. At a smaller, faster-growing company, you may be in charge of generating social media content, engaging the audience, and monitoring.

 

You’ll always have a voice. Employee opinion is the bread and butter of fast-growing companies. If you have ideas, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch them to the people who matter. If accepted, your ideas could be implemented quickly and efficiently—without the bureaucratic mess that may come with introducing ideas at a larger company.

 

You’ll likely have stock options. If you join a company at the ground floor, you might have the opportunity to invest. In small, fast-growing companies, you might be able to turn a substantial profit on this investment.

 

You’ll have access to company leaders. You could spend a decade at a large corporation without ever meeting your CEO. At high-growth companies, you’re likely to get a lot of face time with the executive team. These interactions are incredibly valuable—for both professional connections and educational opportunities.

 

You’ll experience some frustration. Companies often grow faster than they can keep up. Whether that means increasing your personal workload, failing to regulate a specific function, or not understanding the hierarchy within the business, these growing pains can lead to severe frustration. In some cases, this frustration passes as the company is able to catch up with its projects. In some cases, the company is never able to catch up.