Stay Away - Industrial Designer Vessel Technologies Employee Review

1.0
27 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The lower level people working there (not management) are dedicated and kind. Parts of management are understanding and supportive.

Cons

I used to think that work-life balance was a silly concept. Vessel Technologies convinced me otherwise. Vessel Technologies does not believe in life outside of work AT ALL. Working "hard" there doesn't mean just working 10-12 hours a day (which I am happy to do if necessary), it means working 15 - 18 hours a day at least 6 days a week. A good yearly salary at a typical job is a terrible salary here given the number of hours. Do not be fooled by the money. The entire company was once brought into the meeting room to be chastised by management because the previous night we left work before our manager (after 7PM). Multiple people have been yelled at in the office, and almost everyone is stressed out by (some of) management. What is even more egregious, is that they will make their employees work more whether or not it actually moves the company forward or not. Most companies understand that sometimes taking a break is more productive ... Vessel Technologies does not believe that. We once received a message via slack where the manager told us that we deserve to own a share of the company because we work so hard, but that if any one of us believes in "work-life balance" he understands... but that person will not receives shares. In my short time there, my health deteriorated, my relationships were strained, multiple coworkers left, but I learned a lot about what NOT to do as a company.

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Vessel Technologies Response
4y
As Vessel's CEO, there's a lot here that makes sense to me, including the "advice to management", which is well taken! I don't want anyone on my team exhausted or working around the clock. That's just not smart at all. There's also plenty I can't endorse. We do put in long days, myself included, because as an early-stage start-up, we have a ton to do and need to do it swiftly. I don't view that as a bad thing. Most great companies were built by people who worked super hard to achieve their vision. For Glassdoor readers, and anyone thinking of a career at Vessel, let me just say that the environment within an early stage start-up isn't for everyone. But it is well suited to team members who are passionate, dedicated, and believe deeply in their company's mission. Vessel's mission is to Rebuild the American Dream by providing quality housing to people that right now can't afford a decent home. Our goal is to to offer them an equal opportunity for an extraordinary life. I personally worry a lot about letting those people down, so work as hard as I can . I hope you'll share my passion.

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

Great Benefits, Positive Culture, Upward Career Opportunities

Cons

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1.0
23 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Your co-workers are good and talented people focused on the mission. The mission attracts sharp individuals you can learn from. Unfortunately, they leave or are fired within months.

Cons

There are too many to list, but here are just a few: How do 70/hr weeks sound? Fear = Vessel Culture Get ready to work in circles only to toss it out Disrespect and insults are free and oh-so-motivating ChatGPT and the CEO know what's best - not you Abysmal progress as a company You have zero ability to make your own decisions ....and so much more! NOTE: My advice is to read every single negative review in GD. They are true and accurate. The 5-stars are all fake or forced.

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Vessel Technologies Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this perspective. We’ve heard similar feedback about micromanagement, unclear expectations, and people not having the information or resources they need to do their best work. That’s not the experience we want. We’re working to clarify ownership, improve communication, and ensure teams have better context up front so every step doesn’t feel like an escalation or a struggle. We still have work to do, but we’re actively addressing these areas, and we appreciate you taking the time to raise them.
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