Zillow has been everything it is depicted to be on Glassdoor and otherwise. The training was top notch and the support I've received is second to none. After being in advertising for 12 years at various media companies, I had not expected such a big change from what I'm used to. The company moves fast, thinks big, and values each of its employees. I feel more supported to succeed than ever before and I trust management and the executives to always do what's best for the team.
Cons
The only con I can think of is not something I see as negative. However, if you are not a team player, don't feed off high energy, and can't take feedback or constructive critiacism, zillow may not be for you.
Zillow Response
9y
Thank you for the great review. I agree that being a team player and having high energy are not only what we expect but huge keys to success here. If you have more feedback, feel free to schedule a lunch or stop by my desk to chat. Chris Lowe - Senior Director, Seattle Sales
Generally the people I work with are great. They are supportive, creative, and work well as a team.
Work-life balance is good, although some teams have more on-call than others.
Cons
- Senior leadership has determined that inflation need not be a factor when calculating raises.
- Also, we're having record profitability! But also money is very tight and we all need to tighten our belts.
- Our stock is down 50% this year, but you all need to suck it up, even though stock is a huge part of pay.
- We don't care that you are getting a 30% effective pay cut this year.
- Performance ratings are calculated on vibes before reviews are actually written.
- We've started outsourcing heavily to Mexico and India.
- "We need to raise the bar" ("Please work harder for the same pay")
- Health benefits have eroded for several years.
- Other benefits have never been adjusted for inflation.
- AI is becoming like a cult. We've actually been told that the dream is to never open a code editor again, despite the technology not being remotely ready for that (and with no proof that it is less expensive or saves time).