Overstock.com Reviews

Pros

I'm a Boomerang (someone who has left Overstock and come back), just like many of the best people I have worked with in Utah. I left because the tech culture was stifling, but came back because a former colleague convinced me that had changed. I have to say I love my new job. I am able to use cutting-edge technologies that allow me to be super-productive. I always loved the fun and diverse culture at Overstock and...

Cons

We had some recent layoffs and they are a bummer. A few of my friends were affected. It's tough, but it seems that many of the people let go had grown apart from Overstock and it may have been the best thing for all involved. Others were laid off because a huge ramp in hiring and marketing spend did not work out as expected, so the company, unfortunately, had to reset it's bearings. Beyond that, some employees are...

Advice to Management

Keep moving toward customer and data-driven decision making.

Pros

I worked there for 15 years and unfortunately was among the 300+ laid off at the beginning of the year. Did it hurt? Very much so. But I still have only positive things to say about Overstock. I know many have been critical of executives. But as with all companies this big, you are bound to have a few leaders you don't care for. However, as for all managers I worked under, I can only report on what they were — exceptional....

Cons

Parking lot is a good 8-10 minute walk (but can anyone really complain that Patrick wants to keep you healthy?).

Advice to Management

No advice. Just a sincere "thank you" for all the experiences and opportunities.

Pros

Great 401k match, on-site clinic, on-site gym.

Cons

No work-life balance and compensation is on the lower end

Pros

I have no pros...I come to work each day with a huge knot of fear in my belly so it's hard to notice anything positive. I am glad that the old president is gone

Cons

How you do in this company seems to have little to do with how you perform in your job, but more to do with how much the higher-ups like you (and sometimes they won't like you because you can do their jobs better than them). This company prides itself on listening to employees, but what that really means is they will listen to frilly ideas like what perks to offer at work, implement some unnecessarily complicated system...

Advice to Management

You do not get more productive, happy and effective workers by laying off people and scaring them with their jobs. Take a look at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs...if your employees are worried about being able to pay rent, buy food, etc because you've made them think their jobs are in danger, they will not perform well because that is not where their focus is. I've seen way too many good people leave this company and I'm...

Pros

Top of the line gear, talented staff, very relaxed expectations.

Cons

No one really cares. Those who do aren't compensated or acknowledged, no clear creative direction, too many cooks in the kitchen.

Advice to Management

I never saw the CEO in person. The leader should show up and rally his people. Allow studio to complete shot lists and leave for the day. Consider Hourly vs. Salary. Don't cage talent and expect them to invent creative assets.

Pros

Great peers to work with. Great Socials. And of course Lagoon

Cons

How do you give someone a glowing recommendation when they have applied for different position within the company and then not accept them back when they would like to return to that specific department at a lower position then they left? Seems like you would want someone with experience taking calls to assist the customers. Instead you are hiring from a Temp Agency.

Advice to Management

How do you think that makes you look?

Pros

Full time hours, benefits are ok, co-workers make an otherwise soul sucking job tolerable. Some of leadership seems to genuinely care.

Cons

Mandatory overtime. Bad attendance policy that doesn't leave room for emergencies. Poor management with no direction. They basically wanted us to work ourselves to death, no care for any of us. The worst work life balance I have ever experienced at a job.

Advice to Management

Why bother?

Pros

Coffee machines. Coffee machines. Coffee machines.

Cons

If you are ok with uneducated bullies fighting one another for the teachers attention, this place is for you!! I would equate it to a small town Jr. High. Good luck!

Advice to Management

Non, they don’t listen anyway.