Best team & company culture I ever encountered - Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer GitLab Employee Review

5.0
Jul 18, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The team is great, from day one you're part of the GitLab family. Even with everybody being remote (everyone works from home) there is so much "water cooler talk/coffee break talk" going on; during daily team calls, on Slack, emails; everywhere! It's a high paced work environment which keeps you energized and on your toes to get the best quality work done.

Cons

Since everyone is remote it can be a little quiet as it's just you at your "office". Would love to be able to grab lunch with some colleagues. On the other hand, it's a great way to visit coworkers in a different part of the country or world; work together and travel anywhere you'd like.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Best company I've ever worked for. Strong culture, great leadership, competitive compensation, excellent work life balance, and a genuine focus on employee well being and career growth.

Cons

Fast paced environment and high expectations, but that's part of working at a successful, growing company.

2.0
May 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

OK pay or benefits in the market. Fully remote. Still is trying to frame itself as a big player.

Cons

Leadership went from being collaborative, communicative, and transparent, to being mercurial, secretive, and out of touch with the actual work. OBSESSSES over your AI usage metrics - even if AI doesn't help you and slows you down. The current layoff in progress was communicated poorly and not planned at all. And now they want us to adore the leaders and the company? Cultish vibes. We went from a company that plans ahead to a company that reacts.

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