Volatile company with poor leadership. Ageism and gender bias at it’s finest - Growth Advisor Zillow Employee Review

2.0
Mar 13, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

-Benefits, remote, PTO, can expense phone/office/gym

Cons

- Ageism at its finest. The org has deteriorated since last year when there was a change of roles and managers due to yet another reorganization and layoff. We are doing double the work for a reduction in pay. -After the 3rd mass layoff it remained pure chaos. They reduced our salary/eliminated our bonus to then give us stock/RSU’s that are ONLY worth something if we stay a few years, and IF the stock price increases. Management was not sympathetic and SKIMMED OVER THE FACT that there was a pay decrease. We are seeing less money in our paycheck which is what matters to most employees. -Following the layoff of half the team one would think there would be opportunities for a pay increase or growth, not the case. -An unprofessional frat-house/sorority environment. Not inclusive. Limited opportunities for growth. - The annual review process doesn’t reward those who are working hard if you’re favored by manager.

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Pros

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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).

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