100% of smart talent walked out - Engineer Trustwork Employee Review

2.0
30 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Founders succeeded in their previous business investing in real estate, so they know some things about business. Life/work culture is like joining a college frat, if you're into that sort of thing. If you're young, white, and looking for some meaning to fill a void in your life, this might be the company for you.

Cons

Recently, all engineers were asked about their commitment to the next pivot, and everyone decided to leave. Employees are treated like faceless, replaceable workers and paid 50-70% of market rate. No defined career paths/ladders. Executives' previous experience doesn't translate into building software products, and they have pretty much nothing to show for nearly 3 years of work. CEO is a high-functioning sociopath with an ego problem (hint: "Rex" is a name he gave himself), surrounded by leaders who religiously worship him. Have you seen the "Ethos" page on the website?

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5.0
26 Oct 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Smart people, Amazing leaders and Great culture

Cons

None that I can think of

5.0
16 Dec 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

While working here, immediately, one is welcomed and enveloped into a warm, strong community that goes above and beyond, not only for the company, but also for one another. You can't help but feel like family, celebrating every little win and supporting each other during the struggles. As a start-up, not everything is going to be pretty at the end of the day, but I know for a fact that this team is quick to realize and admit mistakes, learn from it, grow from it, and be stronger than before. To add to this, the CEO, Mr. Peter Rex, not only establishes a feeling of support and trust, but he puts his money where his mouth is. You can see and trust his vision for the company. At the end of the day, you don't feel like you are working for him, but rather with him. He's with you in the trenches helping not only the company grow, but also you as an individual. He is inclusive, supportive, intelligent, hard-working, passionate, and innovative. This is truly a company where you know you are supported, will be challenged, and will come out better than when you come in.

Cons

Not a workplace for the faint of heart. Great things are worth the blood, sweat, and tears. Not a con, but rather startups are hard and need the time and passion invested in them. It's what sets leaders apart from the pack.

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