Current Employee - Software Engineerin Charlottesville, VA
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
I have been working at WillowTree full-time for less than a year
Pros
Working at WillowTree is a constant lesson in how to love your job. The management and employees work as hard as the can to make sure that everyone is excited to come in every day. Whether it is bussing everyone to the CEO's in-laws' house for launching pumpkins on the day before thanksgiving or surprising everyone with boozy brunch the day after a company-wide party, this company knows how to live by the work-hard,... play-hard attitude.
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Cons
Dealing with clients can sometimes puncture the bubble of an otherwise perfect work environment. As release dates approach, coordinating with teams at other companies can be stressful.
Advice to Management
Maintain culture during this super exciting time of transition. As the company gets bigger, it will be even harder to make sure everyone is still having an amazing time working here.
Current Employee - Principal Product Designerin Durham, NC
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
I have been working at WillowTree full-time
Pros
- I'm impressed by the leadership team. They communicate clearly. They're transparent. They give shoutouts to those who deserve it. They're willing to admit when they're wrong, and adapt accordingly. They're inspiring. And here's maybe what is most important to me: they are clear that everything they do has a business goal. Even if something they do is deeply human, they don't try and trick you into the dangerous... trap of thinking a company is a family. It's a team with a shared purpose — building products people love.
- I'm impressed by the people. Folks here are nice human beings, but they also seem to care a lot about pushing themselves in their work. I like this, because my goal in working for a great company is not to make friends (that's what my personal life is for). I'm here to accomplish great things that I could't do on my own. I believe that's possible here.
- I'm impressed with the workspace. Normally I qualify office accoutrements as the "sprinkles," but in many cases here it's the "ice cream." What I mean is that the office in Durham supports different work styles, and it's not just trying to be fancy. Open offices aren't great for me, but luckily there are many different places I can get my work done in the office. We have a library that is divine for an introvert who likes quiet, enjoys plants and plenty of sunlight, and appreciates quality interior design. The Charlottesville team has an incredible new office space in the works!
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Cons
- It may seem strange to say this, but I think WillowTree has TOO many learning opportunities. There are so many people here hungry to educate, that I often feel like I can't absorb it all. However, this is ultimately a great challenge, and I think they're actively working towards solving this problem.
- In a similar vein, it might benefit the team for WillowTree to set the tone early on that saying "no" is OK.... Folks are so enthusiastic to jump in that sometimes I think they can bite off too much.
- Tech in conference rooms could be more intuitive. I know this seems petty, but with remote calls with clients being so vital, A/V needs to be effortless.
WillowTree
Employee Review
"Loving Your Job 101"
I have been working at WillowTree full-time for less than a year
Pros
Working at WillowTree is a constant lesson in how to love your job. The management and employees work as hard as the can to make sure that everyone is excited to come in every day. Whether it is bussing everyone to the CEO's in-laws' house for launching pumpkins on the day before thanksgiving or surprising everyone with boozy brunch the day after a company-wide party, this company knows how to live by the work-hard,... play-hard attitude.
Show MoreCons
Dealing with clients can sometimes puncture the bubble of an otherwise perfect work environment. As release dates approach, coordinating with teams at other companies can be stressful.
Advice to Management
Maintain culture during this super exciting time of transition. As the company gets bigger, it will be even harder to make sure everyone is still having an amazing time working here.
Other Employee Reviews
"Great Place to Work"
I worked at WillowTree
Pros
Flat management structure avoids red tape. Wonderful office spaces and great coworkers.
Cons
Open office plan isn't for everyone.
"Solid Agency"
I have been working at WillowTree full-time
Pros
- I'm impressed by the leadership team. They communicate clearly. They're transparent. They give shoutouts to those who deserve it. They're willing to admit when they're wrong, and adapt accordingly. They're inspiring. And here's maybe what is most important to me: they are clear that everything they do has a business goal. Even if something they do is deeply human, they don't try and trick you into the dangerous... trap of thinking a company is a family. It's a team with a shared purpose — building products people love. - I'm impressed by the people. Folks here are nice human beings, but they also seem to care a lot about pushing themselves in their work. I like this, because my goal in working for a great company is not to make friends (that's what my personal life is for). I'm here to accomplish great things that I could't do on my own. I believe that's possible here. - I'm impressed with the workspace. Normally I qualify office accoutrements as the "sprinkles," but in many cases here it's the "ice cream." What I mean is that the office in Durham supports different work styles, and it's not just trying to be fancy. Open offices aren't great for me, but luckily there are many different places I can get my work done in the office. We have a library that is divine for an introvert who likes quiet, enjoys plants and plenty of sunlight, and appreciates quality interior design. The Charlottesville team has an incredible new office space in the works!
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- It may seem strange to say this, but I think WillowTree has TOO many learning opportunities. There are so many people here hungry to educate, that I often feel like I can't absorb it all. However, this is ultimately a great challenge, and I think they're actively working towards solving this problem. - In a similar vein, it might benefit the team for WillowTree to set the tone early on that saying "no" is OK.... Folks are so enthusiastic to jump in that sometimes I think they can bite off too much. - Tech in conference rooms could be more intuitive. I know this seems petty, but with remote calls with clients being so vital, A/V needs to be effortless.
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Proceed and be bold.
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