Booking.com treats you like dog - Perl Developer Booking.com Employee Review

1.0
Jun 15, 2012
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Pros

Great place for young developers to start or if you want to live in Netherlands for a short time and don't care about being paid A lot of great and talented people from around the world Different cultures English is the language of the company Social events: Freaky Friday and big end of year party (Limited) ability to move teams Business is growing Choose your OS (most use Linux) Stock and permanent contract after 3 years

Cons

No opportunities to advance or try new things No job security, no raise, no bonus, low salary (about 2500 EUR each month before 42% tax) No flexibility in work hours Company doesn't deliver what it promises Company promises a quarterly bonus that "everyone gets" but lot of people don't Company gives very little relocation money (1500 EUR) No relocation money until your first payment (about 26th day of the month) Very little assistance at all, while pushing you to find a house in one or two weeks Employees are judged with double-standards, and the company plays favorites Some people, who kiss asses, get away with everything and get special treatment, while they are really hard on others Senior management and Senior developers do whatever they want Very slow doing anything to benefit you, renewing contract Performance review is mostly self-assessment Clueless managers Code is messy, unorganized, and not documented People whisper about you behind your back, The company fails on communication Lots of brainwashing, Company "culture" is a joke Lot of churn in IT, but they say "nobody ever leaves" They hire anybody, even people who don't know any Perl

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Cons

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Booking.com Response
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Hi, thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that Booking.com has been a great fit for someone with a startup mindset. Our culture of experimentation and innovation is something we're really proud of, and it's great to know it resonates. We hope you continue to thrive here! The Booking.com team
5.0
Dec 30, 2025
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Pros

After three months at Booking.com as an Account Manager, my experience has been very positive so far. The onboarding process is structured, and expectations are clearly set for new hires. The role is intellectually stimulating and offers strong exposure to the travel industry, commercial decision-making, and performance-driven work. I’ve felt supported by my peers and managers, with regular feedback, clear incentives, and encouragement to grow. The team environment is collaborative, and there is a genuine focus on learning, data-driven thinking, and ownership of your portfolio. For someone looking to build or accelerate a commercial career, it’s an exciting place to be.

Cons

As a new hire, it’s clear that this is a fast-paced and demanding environment. The learning curve is steep, and there is a lot of information, tools, and processes to absorb in a short amount of time. Priorities can move quickly, which may feel overwhelming at first. Because I am still early in my journey, some longer-term aspects of the role — such as workload sustainability, career progression, and regional adaptability — are still unfolding. It’s a role that requires resilience, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity, which may not suit everyone.

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