Grateful for my time...but glad I got out - Anonymous employee roboboogie Employee Review

2.0
Sep 7, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Talented, kind and amazing co-workers Great job for gaining experience in the industry I believe fully remote options are still available

Cons

Creating a Culture of Burnout: There was too many people in leadership positions where team was unsure what their day to day contribution was and not enough people to actually do the work leading in long hours and overall team burnout. Context shifting with many team members working across multiple accounts and not enough heads down time to do the actual work. Not feeling supported in pushing back on out of scope requests and team was expected to add on more work without adjusting timeline "to be a good partner" 0 Pay Transparency: There is no transparent pay scale and compensation is all over the board with people in less senior positions making more than senior positions. People with more responsibilities making less than others etc. Overall salary is not competitive. Lack of clear & objective goals: Subjective feedback for reviews made it difficult and unclear in how to move up in compensation or job title. Feedback felt more personal and less tied to strategic business goals. There wasn't a lot of room for growth.

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roboboogie Response
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We appreciate the kind words about our amazing team. We agree, the people are what makes this company unique and special. Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your input. We'd like to address your concerns in a thoughtful manner while providing some additional context around our policies and practices: Creating a Culture of Burnout: We recognize there are a number of factors that can contribute to burnout and regret that was your experience working with us. We have established many check points and communications avenues for employees to express concerns around workload, and for management, leadership and peers to come forward with confidence and confidentiality around these matters. We recognize that there may be times when workloads are heavy, but our aim is to ensure that these situations are exceptions, not the rule. We understand the importance of clear role definition. Improving communication and task allocation is a continual practice for us. That said, we can confidently say we do not aim to operate around a 'culture of burnout'. Again, I am sorry this was your experience during your time with us. We would love the opportunity to better understand your experience so we can make any specific adjustments/improvements to our employee experience. Pay Transparency: We believe in and practice equitable compensation practices. In light of this feedback, we are actively reviewing our compensation structure to ensure that it is fair and aligned with team members' contributions. Lack of Clear & Objective Goals: Clear, objective goals are essential for our team members to grow and advance within the organization. We are continuously refining our performance review processes to create a well-defined path for career progression. We apologize if you feel you were not supported in this process. Your advice on reducing unnecessary costs and improving our business strategy is well-received. We understand that creating a supportive work environment is essential for all team members to thrive. The majority of feedback we receive on the events, retreats and activities are that they are positive and valuable team building and connecting exercises. Again, we are sorry this was not your experience with them. We would love more specifics on this topic to make appropriate adjustments and ensure all employees are feeling the intended benefit. We genuinely value the experiences of all our employees and appreciate your feedback. We continue to work diligently to ensure that our practices and culture align with our values and the well-being of our team members. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

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