Painfully stagnant. Avoid if possible. - Software Engineer Remitly Employee Review

2.0
6 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- stock price on the up / business grows organically with no updates to product - company has $ and spends - good office perks - free lunches / snacks / drinks

Cons

- poor and inept leadership - middle management worst (directors) - toxic culture of back biting all around - PMs are a joke / they talk more and do less and would say the same for engineering, they don’t do much - everybody is coasting - product has remained the same for years - every initiative fails due to lack of clear direction / vision - The company offers scant avenues for career progression, accompanied by a persistent pattern of lackluster performance. Individuals who remain are seemingly constrained by mediocrity.

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Remitly Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your experience during your time at Remitly. We appreciate your honesty and value your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found certain aspects of our company positive, such as the upward trajectory of the company stock price and the office perks we offer, such as free lunches, drinks, and snacks. Providing a pleasant work environment is important to us, and we’re glad those efforts were noticed. However, we’re truly sorry to hear about your concerns with leadership and the culture you encountered. We take these matters seriously and understand the impact they can have on an employee’s experience. Creating a supportive and growth-oriented atmosphere is something we continuously strive for. We acknowledge your feedback regarding middle management and avenues for career progression. We’re committed to addressing these concerns and your insights will help us identify areas of improvement. If you would like to discuss your experience in more detail, we encourage you to reach out to our HR team. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to create a workplace where every employee can thrive. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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Cons

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