Be careful. - Anonymous employee Tor Project Employee Review

2.0
Mar 17, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great cause (online anonymity) Open source Smart people, most of whom are very nice Interesting technical challenges

Cons

Leaders of the organization are friendly but shrug their shoulders when they see staff or contractors in difficulty unless the code is affected. Willing to hire easily and fire easily. Group struggles to approve a code of conduct even after a massive sexual abuse scandal that precipitated the replacement of the board.

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5.0
Aug 21, 2024
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Pros

Meaningful work, not overworked, "flexible fridays" - 4 day work week (4 8s, not 4 10s), feel valued, feel safe, regular international meetups (at least once a year), very inclusive and progressive work place, minimal meetings

Cons

Despite not feeling obligated to "overwork", there is a long backlog of stuff to do that might encourage overworking one's self. Very cluttered calendar that makes knowing which meetings to actual go to harder than I think it should be. Slightly lower salary than "industry standards" (but not by a ton), but sorta expected given its a non profit org.

5.0
Feb 29, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Innovator in quality of work options that I have not seen elsewhere: very generous benefits, excellent paid time off, flexible fridays, cares about employees. Open to feedback and improvements. Has code of conduct and enforces it. Not a toxic work environment, maybe it was 10 years ago, but those people were shown the door and the organization has a very positive culture now. A lot of really interesting technical challenges in an unique space. In-person meetings at least once a year. Important project with great values.

Cons

It is a non-profit, with limited resources so that can be frustrating at times.

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