Current Employee - Software Development Consultantin Sydney
I have been working at ThoughtWorks full-time for more than a year
Pros
ThoughtWorks provides great experience. The people you work with are friendly and very experienced. You can learn a lot of things just by talking to the others around you!
Cons
Can be hard to figure out career progression if you’re not self motivated
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad to hear you also enjoy our culture of learning and appreciation of the craft of software.
Regarding career trajectories, we work hard to foster an environment where ThoughtWorkers can explore opportunities and create a path for themselves that might not be predefined. We will continue to keep our eye on this for sure to keep addressing the pain points that still exist.
- Everyone is truly kind, thoughtful, and smart. I haven't encountered any jerks since I've been here, which is refreshing.
- The work is challenging and there are a lot of opportunities to learn as much as you want
- Interesting company story/history that is a bit different from most other tech companies
- Real dedication to inclusion that can be felt from day 1 when gender pronouns are declared when at orientation; really cool work done (solidarity over charity) to support causes dealing with poverty, health, climate change, etc.
Cons
- There is a bit of a divide in mindsets between some people who have been with the company for a long time and others who are newer; not too different from other companies in that sense, probably, but seems to be a bit more prevalent here. Will be interesting to see how the company progresses as a business considering its history
- Lots of opinions, which isn't always a bad thing, but can feel a bit like 'death by committee' at times
- ThoughtWorks is very committed to social change but needs to figure out how to balance that work/mentality with thriving as a business
I worked at ThoughtWorks full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Co-workers are amazing people until their hiring practices changed
Was a very diverse and inclusive organization until hiring practices changed; and movement to UK as HQ vs Chicago
Cons
PE firm buy-out changed the company culture
Leadership is prior tech consultants that lack business acumen and do not know how to strategically manage, lead or operationalize the organization
Without social capital you do not move ahead; politics, glad handing is needed
Salary is not to market; doesn’t support the road warrior lifestyle
ThoughtWorks
Employee Review
"Great company to work for"
I have been working at ThoughtWorks full-time for more than a year
Pros
ThoughtWorks provides great experience. The people you work with are friendly and very experienced. You can learn a lot of things just by talking to the others around you!
Cons
Can be hard to figure out career progression if you’re not self motivated
ThoughtWorks Response
May 4, 2020 – Marketing
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad to hear you also enjoy our culture of learning and appreciation of the craft of software. Regarding career trajectories, we work hard to foster an environment where ThoughtWorkers can explore opportunities and create a path for themselves that might not be predefined. We will continue to keep our eye on this for sure to keep addressing the pain points that still exist.
Other Employee Reviews
"Genuinely inclusive company"
I have been working at ThoughtWorks full-time
Pros
- Everyone is truly kind, thoughtful, and smart. I haven't encountered any jerks since I've been here, which is refreshing. - The work is challenging and there are a lot of opportunities to learn as much as you want - Interesting company story/history that is a bit different from most other tech companies - Real dedication to inclusion that can be felt from day 1 when gender pronouns are declared when at orientation; really cool work done (solidarity over charity) to support causes dealing with poverty, health, climate change, etc.
Cons
- There is a bit of a divide in mindsets between some people who have been with the company for a long time and others who are newer; not too different from other companies in that sense, probably, but seems to be a bit more prevalent here. Will be interesting to see how the company progresses as a business considering its history - Lots of opinions, which isn't always a bad thing, but can feel a bit like 'death by committee' at times - ThoughtWorks is very committed to social change but needs to figure out how to balance that work/mentality with thriving as a business
"Social Capital Needed"
I worked at ThoughtWorks full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Co-workers are amazing people until their hiring practices changed Was a very diverse and inclusive organization until hiring practices changed; and movement to UK as HQ vs Chicago
Cons
PE firm buy-out changed the company culture Leadership is prior tech consultants that lack business acumen and do not know how to strategically manage, lead or operationalize the organization Without social capital you do not move ahead; politics, glad handing is needed Salary is not to market; doesn’t support the road warrior lifestyle
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