Oddball in the Silicon Valley - Anonymous employee Indeed Employee Review

Underpaid in the silicon valley (we are talking 20-30K for same positions elsewhere). Be weary if you're 3-5 years out of college, keep looking around. In fact you're better at a start-up where maybe things are risky but they are more exciting and you will have bigger pay checks. Not a typical internet company. Same exact day everyday, no change. Very stale for such a young company in the SV. *Important note: This company is HQ'd in CT, NOT California. So if you are looking for that typical Silicon Valley experience, this isn't the place to get it. This company is VERY "Butt in Chair 8-5" not flexible with doctors appts, etc. Some managers have you "make it up." In addition; if you want to be paid hourly in your late twenties, work here! Many of the team members had their salary switched to hourly b/c of their job description. Be weary and ask if you're interviewing. I have to admit I was there probably in their worst year for California. Too much negative change or non-change at once. I have a good feeling they will turn it around in 2014. There were poor management issues but I have heard they have fixed 90% of them. Mostly too many people far to "green" in their careers to have a team of their own. No real inspirational leaders here. In addition: there is NO fluidity working with other teams. Customer feedback almost always goes unheard b/c non engineers are not encouraged to pass on comments to product/engineering team. LinkedIn is always a threat and while Indeed may have quantity in audience, LinkedIn has quality. The product at Indeed is good but long term there is no social, how will it last when Gen Y gets job hungry? Bottom line; if you're hungry, if you're ambitious, and if you want an exciting career - think twice before accepting your underpaid offer here. Did you graduate this past year? Work here a year and then leave. It will be fine - but make sure your manager is 8-10 years older so you have a strong mentor and leader and someone who will change your life ! Always interview your manager! Huge advice and something I regret not doing with Indeed.