Mental health hazard - Anonymous employee Latch Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Standard start-up benefits. Salary can be competitive if you managed to negotiate a good deal during the hiring process.

Cons

Over-worked employees, firefighting is the normal mode of operation Managers are almost expected to burn out and push a teams stress limits to the edge Poor planning despite a large and thick project management layer Opaque decision making by a select few in the upper management Hard to figure out what defines success - leading to seemingly random promotions and title bumps which do not seem deserving. No diversity what so ever, specially in management, he few who existed have left or have voluntarily stepped down into other roles - a culture red flag

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5.0
Oct 29, 2025
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Pros

This company is moving fast and on the rise. I have loved the professionalism and focus on contributions. We are making exciting products and signing big customers! We value our international culture and want to encourage cultural exchange!

Cons

This is not an environment for someone that does not function well in autonomy or ambiguity. There is grey areas and we need people who can fill those in!

4.0
Aug 13, 2025
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Pros

Talented and collaborative engineering teams with a passion for innovation. Interesting technical challenges and opportunities to work on products with real-world impact. Flexible work arrangements and generally good work-life balance when not in crisis mode. Colleagues who genuinely care about delivering quality solutions.

Cons

Strategic direction can shift abruptly, causing rework and uncertainty. Leadership communication sometimes lacks transparency, especially during organizational changes. Limited career development and mentorship pathways for senior talent. Instability in business model and priorities creates a “reactive” rather than “proactive” environment.

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