Warning! Before you accept a job offer at ANY crypto company, listen to this episode first!
Working at a crypto exchange is exciting, but trust us when we say it’s definitely not for everyone. Krakenites (Kraken team members) struggle with certain things, like maintaining work-life balance in a hyper-growth industry. With that said, if you’re passionate about fixing problems in the world then it’s all worth it.
Kraken isn’t afraid to fix problems!
For example, the way that most companies compensate people is broken. The “Kraken Compensation Philosophy” is commonly described as “radically different” and viewed as groundbreaking. They explain the very unusual way they handle salaries (and equity) and why more companies should follow their lead.
1. Crypto values are our values
We care about security, privacy & civil liberties.
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2. Work-life balance is hard
It’s a challenge, but you can master it.
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3. We’re diverse
Our shared values & mission unite us all.
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4. We skew introverted
With that said, both introverts & extroverts are welcome.
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5. Everyone must work hard
No one gets a free pass.
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6. Everything is always changing
Since we’re growing fast, it can be hard to keep up.
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7. We trust our leadership
Our Krakenites give the company the benefit of the doubt.
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8. Passionate yet informal
We’re changing the world, but we keep it human.
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9. Compensation philosophy
We pay people in a way that just makes sense.
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10. Krakenites Love Kraken
For many, it’s the best place they’ve ever worked.
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Overview of Top 10 Kraken Qualities:
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Listen to the podcast, then apply to join the Krakenite team today at https://jobs.lever.co/kraken
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This is “How to Grow a Decacorn” where we give you an inside peek into the real-time adventures of Kraken, a company that’s on its way to being worth $10B. Witness the madness now...
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