Great product, immense opportunity to scale, but let down by bad work-life balance and unhelpful (toxic) management - Anonymous employee Shibumi Employee Review

1.0
30 June 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great product, immense opportunity to scale, small teams make it easy to work around process improvement

Cons

Unhelpful and toxic management with little to no HR involvement (at least at the location where I worked). Bad work-life balance

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5.0
15 July 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This company stands out for its commitment to continuous improvement. Leadership regularly evaluates what’s working and what needs adjustment, which is rare for a company of this size. They are consistently enhancing benefits, offering more career development opportunities, investing in training, and staying competitive with pay. It is clear they value employee input as feedback is actively sought and taken seriously.

Cons

Communication from leadership and delegation could improve as the company brings on very qualified people looking to contribute.

4.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Leadership is thoughtful and transparent — you always know where things stand. The team is sharp, collaborative, and genuinely fun to work with. The company is constantly evolving, which keeps things interesting. And the work-life balance is real, not just something they say in interviews.

Cons

The pace can be a lot if you're not wired for ambiguity. Processes are still maturing as the company grows, which means you sometimes have to figure things out yourself. Not a dealbreaker if you're self-sufficient, but worth knowing going in.

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