Demeaning, self defeating culture - Data Science Root Inc. Employee Review

1.0
22 Oct 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

*As with any workplace, you might find some folks you like *when I joined I got a parking pass that I still get to use... but columbus isn't exactly a difficult city to find parking in tbh *I did like the benefits but they are very mediocre *they invest good money in their data science resources. If it's useful, it can happen. *the telematics are indeed industry leading fwiw *regular all hands? That's nice right? *unlimited pto depending on department... and manager *better than average diversity *good exit ops? I'll find out. *MacBook pro or powerful pc, I like my machine a lot

Cons

*the receptiveness to analysis and new ideas is inextricably linked to who delivers it!!! If your manager or their manager decides you aren't important, they'll keep screwing up until someone who counts repeats your work *they hold customers in such low regard... very surreal. It's funny but really just cause it's sad. *major ego problems! Don't you dare contradict the wrong person, whether they know anything or not!!!! *the health insurance plans are about as bad as marketplace, maybe worse. *No upper limit on how many hours you may be forced to work in a week. 65 is the minimum but ymmv. *some data science managers are abusive *you can see people stepping on one another in real time *salaries and titles are overemphasized company wide, it's very uneasy and unlike most places I've worked *not sure if anyone's getting equity at this point but if so that benefit is like getting a box of sand at this point, the company is hopeless with these people lol *all these really good people keep leaving *horrific documentation, we rely on tribal knowledge. There are works in progress that get abandoned when a particular person leaves

avatar
Root Inc. Response
4y
Thank you for being part of our Data Science team. This certainly isn’t the experience we want for our team members. Should you continue to have concerns during your time with us, please contact an HRBP. We’re always looking for opportunities to improve.

Explore other reviews about Root Inc.

5.0
9 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Has been the best employee I've had throughout my career, and by far the best insurance company. They are transparent, they care about employees, and if you do your job there are opportunities for growth all over the place.

Cons

Can't think of a negative thing to say so far

avatar
Root Inc. Response
2mo
We're delighted to hear how positive your experience has been at Root. Thanks for leaving a review.
1.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fully Work From Home. Unlimited PTO

Cons

Management was terrible. Awful communication. Favoritism.

1
avatar
Root Inc. Response
1w
We appreciate your contributions to Root during your time with us and we wish you the best.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All