Fast growing, great place to work - Business Development Upwork Employee Review

5.0
3 Oct 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- An incredible work culture at Upwork. Everyone is friendly, works hard and is collaborative, even in a competitive position. - Team leadership is strong and there is a good hierarchy in place. - Things are moving extremely fast. There are normally 5 new faces in the office every week. - Great perks. Free breakfast and lunch, transportation, work online Wednesday, gym subsidy - Company mission is inspirational and exciting. This is a disruptive company in terms of traditional ways of getting work done.

Cons

- There is some mismatch of culture alignment between Bay Area and Chicago which I think should be corrected - Fast growing is great, but need to separate self from others

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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