Short-sightedness leads to burnout - Product Engineering Angi Employee Review

2.0
11 Oct 2024
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Pros

Remote work is great, with a regular cadence of in-office events to meet people.

Cons

Incredibly short-sighted leadership. 3 CEOs in 4 years has resulted in top priorities one quarter being killed off the next quarter. Lots of reactivity, rather than pro-activeness. Massive eng initiatives (see: DCM, MLP) fail over and over before sr leadership finally learns the lesson that their employees have already been telling them (we should be on a unified stack; we should understand how our existing product actually works). Burnout is real, and leadership would rather let people churn than try to fix the culture. Good performance isn't rewarded, my and my teams' total comp has been either equal or REDUCED year over year, even after my team delivered measurably quality and valuable work quarter after quarter. Lots of senior leadership comes from startups and have never operated at orgs this size, and it shows. If you're not "in the in-group" (aka from Handy), you're probably not going to move up. Internal growth is a rarity; backfills and new roles are usually filled via outside hires.

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Angi Response
1y
Thank you for leaving a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy the remote work environment and the in-office events! We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that values collaboration, integrity, and open communication- especially when we are rolling out changes, and we also understand that change takes time. We aren’t perfect and constantly work to address areas that need improvement. We care about our employees and their development, which is why we offer an internal job portal via our HRIS system for those interested in both lateral and horizontal growth. We believe in strong leadership and are continuously working to improve our processes and invest in the development of our People Leaders. We understand your concerns about burnout, and we take employee well-being seriously. While we know these roles can be challenging, we are committed to supporting a healthier work-life balance through our robust benefits program, paid time off, and other initiatives. We are also focused on enhancing our processes and rewards model to better incentivize and recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members. Thank you for your feedback—it’s invaluable to us as we strive to create a better experience for all employees. If you have any additional details you would like to share, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted manager or HR at hr@angi.com. We thank you for all of your continuous contributions to Angi!

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

The biggest challenge is the compensation structure. The company promotes uncapped commissions, but many employees feel earnings are effectively controlled through continually increasing quotas and changing performance targets. Revenue and nominal goals are adjusted so frequently that it can feel like the finish line is always moving. What's particularly frustrating is that the majority of the sales team often struggles to reach 100% of quota, yet goals continue to rise. This creates the perception that compensation expense is being managed through quota increases rather than by allowing top performers to fully benefit from the revenue they generate. Over time, this can discourage high achievers. Employees who consistently perform well are often expected to deliver significantly more results each year just to maintain the same level of compensation. When exceptional performance is met with ever-increasing targets instead of proportionally increasing rewards, motivation suffers.

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Angi Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear that you find management accessible and enjoy working alongside the talented individuals across our team. We also hear your concerns regarding our compensation structure and quota adjustments. Our goal is always to balance company growth with fair, motivating, and rewarding compensation for our sales team. Your point about the importance of consistency and transparency in goal-setting is well-taken. Thank you again for helping us identify areas where we can improve.
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