"Not sustainable" - My former manager - Anonymous employee Bullhorn Employee Review

2.0
27 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are some amazing, hard-working and talented individuals at Bullhorn. Honestly -- great products. I believe my customers made the best decision when purchasing Bullhorn.

Cons

I ultimately left because I caught on to the immature culture and was professionally unfulfilled at the hands of my leader. I can say more about poor communication between departments that demonstrates Bullhorn’s inside-out thinking, but I’ll stick to the first point. Micromanagement is not a motivator, nor a way to attract long-term employees or strengthen morale. I've spoken to several others who have recently left. They too were no longer swayed by happy hour culture alone and felt they've outgrown Bullhorn. **When I was hired, my manager actually told me “this isn’t a sustainable lifestyle, but it is a good way to make money for a couple of years before you get married and start a family. If you haven’t noticed, we like to hire people in a certain stage of their life”**. I learned quickly that a certain stage meant people who don't know any better and who never worked for another company for perspective. Not enough experienced adults in this room. It was typical to receive calls and emails at ALL HOURS -no exaggeration- and while on PTO. That stretches beyond 'high expectations' and hits 'drink the Kool-Aid' territory. I highly suggest if you are seeking employment to dig for the negative reviews, as many of the positive reviews seem to appeal more to people of a certain life stage.

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Bullhorn Response
9y
Working hard is one thing, but if your manager actually said those things, then that totally goes against our values here as an organization. I'm concerned, as I'm hearing about some of these things you've highlighted for the first time. We've made a number of changes on the sales team in the last 6 months and I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Can we discuss this first hand? Would you email me at mrestivo@bullhorn.com to connect if you are comfortable.

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-Brand is well-known, Bullhorn has established their position in the market, navigated numerous highs and lows through the years, and remains at the top -Constantly evolves with the industry, feels like the business strategy is ahead of the curve and not behind the curve -Dynamic and innovative, I learn new things constantly and I am rarely bored here -Consistently promotes from within and encourages career growth via ad-hoc opportunities and stretch projects, invests in talent via leadership programs -Culture of excellence, attracts high-achievers, high standards are balanced with the flexibility of a remote-first environment and trust, leaders treat you like adults and empower you to manage your own time and work -The core values are aligned with my personal values, and employees actually live them (leadership included) -The people are the best: Agile, collaborative, smart, innovative, and they CARE about each other, about the work, and about the industry; global workforce offers incredible opportunities to learn about and work with other people toward a common goal

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-Bullhorn changes and evolves with the industry, which sometimes causes shifts in projects, priorities, and teams. If you don't like change and/or can't connect your day-to-day work to the bigger picture strategy of a company and pivot accordingly, this isn't the place for you. The expectations and pace aren't for everybody (but 10/10 would recommend to the right person).

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Bullhorn Response
1w
This is a really terrific review, and is one of the accurate portrayals of our company. For all the PROS, the cons are real - we move quickly, and a certain type of talent thrives here. I hope you continue to love it and feel energized by where we are going - if not, you know where to find me!! - Kelley Morse, CPO
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4 June 2026
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Pros

Approachable leadership that leads by example Excellent managers Top notch culture and people Flexible and remote work options Great work/life balance Unlimited PTO Solid health benefits + 401K Mentorship program Always evolving - keeps you on your toes Constant learning opportunities

Cons

Always evolving can also be a con - while I personally thrive in this setting, the constant change can (and has been) not ideal for some, especially in the last few years.

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Bullhorn Response
1w
This is an incredibly thoughtful review. What sticks with me is the part on seasons and living through each of them. Getting through winter makes the summer feel just that much better, and while you're toughing it out, the relationships only deepen in times of challenge. It's a really good analogy. Thanks for giving me a few to mull on this morning. Hope you continue to love it here, thrive here through all the seasons ahead! - Kelley Morse, CPO
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