*you're being recorded* - Anonymous employee ThoughtSpot Employee Review

1.0
20 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good product good customers good players in the field

Cons

-micromanagement micromanagement micromanagement -everything is being recorded, everything is being monitored, everything is being watched, show proof of all your work and spend all your time recording this proof -aggressive focus on internal slack updates that take priority over work -managers encouraging team members to throw other teams into the fire/under the bus "to know what it feels like" -management has told teams they want more for less "need to figure out how to increase all your capacity" -no sense of team or culture, just results with unrealistic timelines

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ThoughtSpot Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. At ThoughtSpot, we are committed to building a culture rooted in Trust, Customer Obsession, Growth, and Innovation—one where employees feel empowered, supported, and set up for success. We take feedback seriously and want to ensure that any concerns about our practices are heard and addressed. While we do use tools to support quality, productivity, and collaboration, they are intended to enable our teams—not to micromanage them. If anyone feels otherwise, we truly want to understand their experience so we can address and improve. We also recognize that fostering a strong, collaborative culture is just as important as delivering results. We are always looking for ways to improve how we work together and ensure our employees feel valued and supported. If you have feedback or ideas on how we can do better, we welcome the opportunity for an open conversation. we welcome the opportunity for an open conversation. If you are open to this, please reach out to your HR partner or team leader.

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2.0
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Pros

- good team members and peers in mid-senior management - flexible time off (sort of) - amazing product - great tools for building with AI

Cons

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