Don't be misled by the bad reviews- people mainly write reviews here when they're unhappy, not loving the company - Customer Care Associate Tripadvisor Employee Review

4.0
20 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I may be biased, but I think that the employees at FlipKey are some of the greatest people that you could work with. Intelligent, outgoing, fun... the list goes on and on. To go along with the fantastic coworkers, the work environment/benefits are comparable to Google, in that you'll be challenged to find a company with better ones. Full health, dental, vision, 401K, travel reimbursement, commuting reimbursement, fitness reimbursement. A brand new office in the north end right next to the Garden, where we usually get emails about ticket deals for games. In the office we have hot, catered lunch provided a minimum of 2 times a week, and breakfast every other Friday. That's not to say that you couldn't create a meal out of all of the snacks in the office. A full pantry, multiple coffee machines, 2 kegs, a wine bar, etc etc. Lots of vacation time & holidays and they encourage you to use your sick days. Managers listen to your problems and actually care about you & your well-being. Very flexible, approachable & willing to help at all times

Cons

If you're not the type to speak up for yourself, this is probably not the place for you. We're all adults here and no one's going to baby you or be a mind-reader if you're unhappy. Keeping those negative feelings bottled up until you end up quitting isn't benefiting anyone. My manager is great and any time I've ever had a problem it's been resolved by talking it out. Customer service is a difficult position to be in no matter where you work, and you're always going to be dealing with people who are unhappy. That seems to be more of a reflection on the position itself and not related to the company necessarily.

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Tripadvisor Response
11y
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you are enjoying all of our many great benefits – we are working to improve them every day based on feedback from our employees. We are also very focused on the professional growth and development of our employees, which we achieve by offering an expansive library of courses and trainings, as well as a tuition reimbursement program. If you have any additional feedback, please let our Human Resources Department know. Thanks, Tracey

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5.0
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Pros

people are awesome remote work is common pay and benefits are good

Cons

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Tripadvisor Response
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Thank you for your positive remarks. As our company continues to evolve, we are appreciative of employee comments that highlight our strengths as well as areas we can improve upon.
2.0
21 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people you get to work with are genuinely great, and the work-life balance remains fairly solid. In the past, the company attracted top-tier engineering talent from the most reputable tech firms, and the expectations were high but rewarding. A lot of that collaborative culture still exists among the engineers. You will be surrounded by capable individuals who want to do good work.

Cons

The company has been battered by unresolved structural issues over the last decade. The core meta-search business was crippled when Google altered its algorithms to prioritize its own travel products, effectively choking off the organic traffic Tripadvisor depended on. Combined with the impact of COVID-19, leadership tried launching new products to escape this SEO reliance, but those attempts consistently missed the mark. Now, the rapid adoption of LLMs is delivering another severe blow. Users no longer need traditional meta-search to plan travel. The core Tripadvisor product has essentially become a legacy cash cow, with the Experiences division (Viator) being the primary engine keeping the business afloat. Following the departure of the former CEO, thousands of highly skilled employees have left through attrition or ongoing restructuring. Layoffs have become a grim constant, happening once or twice a year. Even if you manage to avoid the cuts, the compensation structure is no longer competitive for the tech industry, and RSUs have virtually dried up. Because of the abysmal direction and the very high chance you won't survive the next round of looming layoffs, I strongly recommend avoiding this company as a new hire.

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