Companies are as different as the people who run them. You’ve no doubt felt super comfortable upon meeting certain people and quite uncomfortable when meeting others. You don’t want to join a company only to find out that the organization belongs in the latter category. 　　Culture may seem like a minor consideration next to factors such as the science you’ll be conducting, the resources you’ll have at your disposal, and how much you’ll be getting paid. But your happiness and job satisfaction over the years will hinge on whether you’ve been comfortable in your employer’s culture. Comfort makes you more productive, and productivity always lies behind success, no matter the career. That’s why considering culture, a company’s living and breathing personality, is so critical when you’re looking for a job.