Too complex too handle. Don’t believe in unicorns - Peoduct Manager Air Up Employee Review

1.0
29 May 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

On paper Air Up looks really like a cool company to work for, and they offer fully remote options (if there is a legal entity in your country). They are in the typical startup bubbling phase, so budget for company event or useless in person workshops, as well as multiple perks, is not a problem. The scope of each team is so small, that in theory you should not expect any headache from your daily job.

Cons

The technical part of Air Up is basically run by a group of friends or friends of friends, so be aware of going against one of them, and you’ll get almost no chance to redeem yourself. It’s nice to have a remote job, but in product seems like they don’t understand what is the benefit of working smartly everywhere and hopefully whenever you wish (of course 8 hours per day). There are tons of meetings (mostly useless, just to prove that you exist and you have something to say) which are fulfilling your days without leaving any space to personal life and especially to real work. The company has too many people, for what they do the amount of teams is ridiculous, and this ends up in endless and countless meetings, just to figure out who does what. I’m really surprised about how successful this company is and the amount of good reviews it gets. But maybe (I hope so) I was just a wrong fit.

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5.0
27 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The team culture was incredibly supportive, with colleagues always ready to help and share knowledge. Code reviews were thorough and constructive, fostering growth and maintaining high standards. The engineering manager was exceptional, creating an environment where learning and collaboration thrived.

Cons

Frequent changes in team structure sometimes made it challenging to maintain alignment and consistency across projects. This format strikes a balance between highlighting the positives and offering constructive feedback.

5.0
15 Dec 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong culture, talented team, great benefits, fun atmosphere

Cons

The usual start-up growing pains

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