Not for Everyone - Anonymous employee Audible Employee Review

2.0
13 May 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free lunch and snacks available daily Lots of socialization opportunities: happy hours, Iron Chef challenge, sports clubs, etc. Very competitive starting salary with favorable stock options Audible employees are among the smartest and most capable people - if someone has worked here over a year, they are capable of almost anything. The experience is invaluable If you are in the right group, you can feel as though you are really making a difference in the company and positively affecting the experience of Audible members.

Cons

Open floor plan spreads germs around and glass conference rooms severely limits privacy. Newark location is the worst - there is literally nowhere to go if you want to step away from your desk for air Insurance is mediocre at best Not a ton of transparency across departments Few paid holidays - you have to work MLK Jr day, President's Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, etc. Priorities and goals of various groups change all the time, and are often in conflict with one another. At time you feel like you are competing against colleagues, rather than collaborating towards the same goals Work life balance feels non-existent. Though some people leave at 5, everyone brings their work home with them at night and on the weekends. Not a ton of women leaders in senior management, and doesn't seem to be heading in that direction.

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5.0
10 June 2026
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Pros

Audible is an Amazon company. I think as a whole, this company attracts people who are kind and fun spirited. Good product.

Cons

Disorganisation. Commute can be hard.

5.0
31 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Audible is an Amazon company. I think as a whole, this company attracts people who are kind and fun spirited. Some who come from other big tech companies may think us as nerdy or quiet but I think it’s the lack of toxic compatibility that you tend to see at those other companies. I purely enjoy working with my colleagues and the work that I do, which I can hardly say about the other big tech companies I worked at. Free lunch and commuter/parking benefit

Cons

5-day RTO. The headquarter is in Newark, NJ. The commute can be hard for some.

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