Ask.com Reviews

Pros

- Cozy, innovative environment
- Pays well
- People are generally nice

Cons

- Work can be boring

Pros

flexible schedule and lots of respect for good engineers

Cons

lack of technology innovation after losing top talents

Advice to Senior Management

invest more on technology with longer term strategy

Pros

nice coworkers
keep posted of company events and programs' progresses

Cons

it quits search engine domain...

Pros

- More work that make you to learn more
- Flexibility to work remotely

Cons

- Agile scrum development that sucks out the employee's energy

Pros

Good organization and nice and very knowleegable people to work with. Having great experience in the industry to cater for.

Cons

Salary is not worth the job you do. Hence you feel cheated when you get the pay cheque every month

Advice to Senior Management

increase the salary and make it more competitive. have a system of incentive payments based on the performance of a guy or a girl

Pros

Great PTO plan and good work/life balance. A lot of old-timers give the place a sense of history, and there is a generally friendly feel. Lots of opportunity for those willing to be brave, get involved, and drive projects. Some startup spirit but with the stability of an established company.

Cons

Cronyism runs rampant, and there is an above-average need to really get on the good side of important people (it feels like being well-liked in the right circles is much more important than actually being a high performer). Nothing will kill your career faster than asking a pointed question to the wrong person, no matter how well intentioned.

Advice to Senior Management

By all means foster enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, this is vital for everyone. However, recognize that not everyone is a born cheerleader, the culture is way too attuned towards people who self-promote and grossly neglects people who quietly get things done.

Pros

A good group of people.

Cons

Constant management and organization changes that lead to nowhere.

Pros

Compensation and medical was very good.

Cons

Things were going down the drain for Ask - so it was a depressing place to be. People were not passionate about the product and it felt like people were just collecting a pay-check.

Advice to Senior Management

Yikes - not sure what I could offer in terms of advice.

Pros

Friendly environment, unlimited vacation, respectful management, fun! An excellent place to grow and if you're good, you'll get promoted. Many people have started small and ended big at Ask (for better or for worse).

Cons

Sr. management is a little clueless. Company performance is pitiful.

Advice to Senior Management

Hire outside. Stop the backfills.

Pros

Easy life, stress free, good work life balance, good technology, good work environment

Cons

Company is lack of vision, direction and competitive edge

Advice to Senior Management

Hire the best people and give them room for innovation