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      Looks good from the outside—but the reality is far from it - Anonymous employee Perk Employee Review

      2.0
      Jun 4, 2025
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      A shiny mission makes it easy to be excited (at first). Good PTO. Some genuinely talented and kind colleagues.

      Cons

      TravelPerk sells itself as a tech-forward; people first industry disruptor—but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Behind the scenes, employees are stuck using clunky & outdated systems. U.S staff are constantly battling with those in the Barcelona HQ, who clearly don’t understand (or value) the American market. It’s a Europe-first company; the U.S is just a revenue stream. Pay? Abysmal. Base salaries are below industry standard, no matter what leadership claims, and commissions are a moving target. Base salary raises are rare and easily blocked by vague “low performance” labels. Someone in the c-suite was recently overheard saying U.S. employees are overpaid. This is a tone deaf comment that perfectly captures their lack of awareness around cost of living in the U.S Management is a poor. Most are underqualified and play favorites. Directors managing their own small groups within teams creates bias, internal conflict, and performance reviews that are anything but fair. HR is under-resourced. There aren’t enough reps to support the U.S team. Discrimination issues go unaddressed. Family planning support & resources are weak. Health & lifestyle benefits are subpar. And pay equity? Nonexistent. Actual travel perks? No. One annual trip to Barcelona loses its charm after year two. Forget meaningful industry discounts or travel benefits as they don’t exist. You’ll see fluffy posts on LinkedIn painting TravelPerk as a value driven, people first company. But not all that glitters is gold. Behind the scenes is a culture riddled with favoritism, dysfunction and performative values that don’t hold up under scrutiny.

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      Perk Response
      11mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're proud of the progress we've made in supporting our North American business and are committed to making it a market leader. As part of that journey, we're actively hiring and scaling our operations across the region. We recognize that rapid growth can sometimes surface challenges, and we are commmited to addressing concerns that arise. We also understand that not everyone will agree with every change along the way. We gather feedback regularly through surveys and focus groups. Please know that we take all feedback seriously and regularly review our practices to ensure they meet market expectations. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. It's through feedback like this that we continue to improve.

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      5.0
      May 13, 2026
      Sales
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great work-life balance clear path for promo and multiple career path options really good people Fun events always happening, the company cares about it's employees and wants everyone to collab and work as a team

      Cons

      with many tech companies there are constant changes and needing to adapt to those changes. The company is relatively young so there are growing pains that come with that

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      Perk Response
      3w
      Thank you for sharing your experience working with us in our Chicago hub. It is great to hear that you are enjoying our culture, the people, and the career development opportunities on offer. Growth brings a lot of change and opportunity, and we are focused on supporting our teams as we scale. Your point about communication is well taken. Keeping our people informed and aligned, particularly during periods of change, is something we are continuously working to improve. Thank you for being part of the team.
      5.0
      May 2, 2026
      Sales development representative (sdr)
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -Clear career growth path at Perk! The company is very transparent about the steps to become either an AE, AM, or IS after being an SDR. Perk is fast-growing and the opportunities are endless. They’re always adding new roles you can become after being in an entry-level role. -Product: One of the best products in the industry. Customers love talking about their business travel process, and it’s an easy product to be passionate about. My personal experience with our product is seamless and exactly how we market it. -Work-Life Balance: Extremely attainable. I have not once felt like I have to overwork myself or continue my work at home, which is a night and day difference from my previous job! -Hybrid-Work: 3 days in-real-life, and 2 days remote. Also 20 work-from-anywhere days as they encourage us to travel. Compensation: Extremely good. Base salary is at industry standard. Commission is uncapped and targets are very attainable to receive a 100%+ commission check. -Culture is unmatched! Extremely friendly sales team always looking to help and coach others in sales. Perk is very straightforward in how they envision their culture/environment. -Yearly company trip to Barcelona, Spain! And chances to travel and work out of other offices.

      Cons

      None that I can think of!

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      Perk Response
      1mo
      It is fantastic to see that you have enjoyed your experience working with us in Chicago! We are thrilled to hear that you are finding the SDR role so rewarding and that our career paths, product, and work-life balance are resonating with you. We are particularly pleased that you are embracing our in-real-life philosophy and hybrid model of working by taking advantage of the "work-from-anywhere" days. Our goal is to foster a culture where collaboration in the office and flexibility go hand-in-hand. It’s also great to know that the supportive coaching from your teammates is helping you reach your goals. Thank you for being such a passionate advocate for Perk. We look forward to seeing you grow with us for a long time to come!
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