My Greatist Job - Senior Engineer Greatist Employee Review

5.0
25 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic people. I mean really: competent dedicated and they listen. That's a big deal, the listening. Everyone is passionate about the work, and they express that by living the way the site is written, thoroughly, and happily. Great benefits, good pay, most excellent kitchen with twice weekly Fresh Direct deliveries. One of the biggest things is the no vacation policy. Take as much time as you need, just get the work done and let people know how to reach you if you are gone for awhile. No clock watching etc. Just get the work done, be great at it and be happy. For someone like me who throws himself into what he does and isn't just looking for a paycheck, this is fantastic. The flexibility also comes in handy when you have a family. Also they want you to define what looks like a successful tour of duty there, which is a refreshingly honest take on work mobility. For someone who thrives on accountability, this place is an awesome place to work.

Cons

Too many Van Damme gifs on Slack? Seriously though, its a startup ( well, kinda, they've been around a few years) so things are not as polished or structured, so someone who needs that in their work life may not like that. For people who want to be judged on measurable results, and are happy to define how they do that, it rocks. They are very interested in you being happy and healthy, as defined by you. So that could seem a bit intrusive, but when you look at the evidence they have that shows happier employees are more productive, it makes sense. But if you are the type who wants to lock themselves in a cubicle and not have anyone talk to you, maybe not the place for you. Ok, no 401k yet (they are working on it) that would be good.

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5.0
7 June 2021
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Pros

The people, the mission, the culture, even the work itself was a truly special experience.

Cons

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5.0
3 Apr 2018
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Recommend
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Pros

The team at Greatist is unparalleled. The people are beyond smart, compassionate, and truly interested in the work they do. The team mentality makes everyone feel accountable for pulling their weight (despite the unlimited vacation and flexible hours). Beyond the team being incredible, the room to grow and potential to shape your own role in the company makes for an ideal learning environment. Greatist is my first job out of college and I’ve already learned more than I could have hoped/more than I would have at a big corporate job. No matter your experience or background, the people at Greatist have the unique ability to see your potential and encourage you to try new things (literally, one of our mottos is Just F*cking Do It). Despite the laidback environment (no dress code, fully-stocked kitchen and snacks), the Greatist work environment is incredibly professional. I appreciate how efficiently work gets done in the office and how communicative my coworkers are with each other. Because it’s a small company, everyone is involved in big projects and works together to get things done—which is a great opportunity to work with and learn from people who do completely different jobs from me. Overall, 12/10 experience at Greatist—this company has set an incredibly high bar in terms of work environment and experience. If get the chance to join the Greatist team, you’d be a fool not to take it!

Cons

Desperately trying to think of something, but the only thing that comes to mind is that sometimes the office temp runs a little cold and I have to sneakily turn up the heat. Does that count? Just bring a sweater, you’ll be fine.

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