A company that lost its way — poor leadership and no real values behind the image - Operations Manager Indie Campers Employee Review

1.0
Oct 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The international exposure and the opportunity to work with colleagues from different countries are positive aspects. The first months can seem exciting, the company sells a “cool and dynamic” image, and for a short while, you might believe it’s true. However, this feeling fades quickly once you realize how things truly work internally.

Cons

The company faces an extremely high turnover, most people leave within 12 to 18 months. When asked what actions are being taken to address the lack of leadership, the response from management was that these were simply “wrong hires,” which shows a complete lack of self-awareness. Instead of taking responsibility, leadership tends to place blame on individuals rather than recognizing that people management is the foundation of any healthy company. The culture rewards overwork and burnout, disguising it as “growth opportunities.” Employees are often expected to work 12+ hours a day, and this is framed as “commitment” rather than a symptom of disorganization and poor planning. There is no real work-life balance, and salaries do not compensate for the intensity or responsibility of the roles. Despite promoting a young and inclusive image externally, the reality is a 100% male leadership, with several situations that reflect gender bias and lack of respect. In one leadership meeting, a director openly said that “in this company, women don’t have an opinion.” Multiple harassment cases were reported throughout 2025, but there was no visible consequence or structural improvement. The People team is well-intentioned but lacks experience and senior leadership to drive meaningful change.

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5.0
Apr 28, 2024
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Pros

Fast paced company with plenty of opportunities for growth. Ambitious goals and very talented team. Plenty of challenges to tackle business wise which drives innovation and creativity.

Cons

Procedures and organization is being improved as the company becomes truly global (this is getting much better)

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Indie Campers Response
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Hi, Thank you for the incredible feedback! It's great to hear what you said, and it is a motivation to improve our employee´s experience constantly! Thank you, Indie Campers Team
1.0
Nov 27, 2024
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Pros

Not much other then the people in field operations are usually hardworking and good people.

Cons

I worked relentlessly, often clocking 130-hour pay periods and spending 160 days a year traveling, frequently gone for months at a time. There was no support from other departments—if you didn’t handle tasks yourself, they simply wouldn’t get done, and any failures would fall squarely on you. As a regional manager, you’d think there’d be opportunities to develop systems, but in reality, the role largely involves parroting company slogans without much room for innovation. Additionally, weekends worked are supposed to accrue compensation days for vacation or payout upon leaving. However, the company is refusing to pay me for the 64 days I earned, using baseless accusations to justify their actions—a clear violation of California labor laws. This is just one of many unlawful practices this company engages in. If you’re considering joining, know that while it’s a breeding ground for legal disputes, it’s also a potential opportunity for anyone looking to hold a non-compliant employer accountable. As a Portugal-based company, they seem fundamentally unaware of North American labor laws.

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Indie Campers Response
1y
Hello, We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience with Indie Campers. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not align with the standards we strive to maintain for our employees. Your feedback is important to us, and we take it seriously. Rest assured that we will carefully consider your comments and work diligently to enhance the overall experience for our team members. We recommend reaching out to hr@indiecampers.com, incase you don't feel we already handled the points you mentioned in the review. We value your input as it helps us make necessary improvements. If you have any more specific suggestions or concerns, please feel free to share them with us. Thank you once again for your review. Best regards, The Indie Campers Team
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