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PlantingSpace reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)

74% positive business outlook

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4 reviews
5.0
Aug 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Good onboarding process * Incredible team * Very comfortable place to work * Retreats every 3 months * Interesting and challenging tasks

Cons

* The company is not very large yet, so the scale of operations is still limited

1.0
Aug 25, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The tech side of the business seems happy with sufficient autonomy. They have the right intentions and desire for building an interesting organisation with novel ways of doing things.

Cons

In the non-tech side it's pretty brutal. The founder is almost a parody of a bad manager. There's a lot of talk about autonomy and freedom to work on what you like but this seems to be reserved for the tech side of the business. I experienced huge amount of micromanagement to the point where the founder was literally watching me work in a shared spreadsheet whilst providing 'helpful' comments in a passive aggressive way in a group chat on things like column widths or size of fonts. There's an expectation to be available at any time of the day, in my first week I was on a very non-essential call until 10pm in the evening on a Friday with zero acknowledgement or gratitude expressed for my willingness to stay on. There's very little kindness or compassion and little regard for your wellbeing, apparently the work is supposed to be fulfilling in itself so you don't need any other support or niceness.

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PlantingSpace Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate all feedback from our former team members, even if they are with us for a short time. While we understand that our work environment may not be the right fit for everyone, it's important to clarify a few points for future candidates. Following our decision not to proceed beyond your probationary period, we did provide an extended notice period beyond the statutory requirement as a gesture of goodwill, with the understanding that you would remain engaged and contribute to the team during this time. We recognise that job searches can be demanding, and we supported your parallel efforts. However, it’s worth noting that there was a noticeable decline in productivity as time went on which ultimately led us to end the contract at that point. Additionally, we respectfully disagree with some of the claims made in your review. For instance, while we understand long hours can be challenging, our records show that late calls with a US-based supplier never extended beyond 8 PM your local time. We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance for our whole team; team members have a wide range of autonomy to plan and manage their work time, as well as the responsibility to do so. As for the concern about micromanagement, we believe in a collaborative approach where every team member's work is reviewed by peers to ensure the highest standards. This "four eyes" check is part of our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, and it's a process that involves all colleagues, not just managers. We wish you the best in your future endeavours and hope you find a role that aligns well with your expectations and strengths.
5.0
Aug 31, 2023

Forward thinking startup, developing new ways of working

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Autonomous working, Remote, Talented team, Exciting product, Collaborative, Innovating new ways of working which is an exciting challenge.

Cons

Remote (can also be a con as well as a pro, but thankfully we get together 4 times a year), My pro for 'Innovating new ways of working' can also be daunting if you are not open to change and development.

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