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A great place for fluff

Computer Programmer
Former Employee
Worked at Booking.com for 1 year
March 2, 2018
Manchester City Centre, England
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

People are generally nice and pleasant. Still some enthusiasm from the younger members of staff. The office is in a good location if you're a fan of public transport. Money to burn.

Cons

The razzle-dazzle used to sell the job doesn't come close to what it actually is. It's something that's sold as a unicorn that poops diamond-studded gold bars that taste amazing, but it's actually closer to Mr. Blobby land.

  • The tech stack drags this place down massively.
  • Documentation: "Don't need that, mate, just ask someone."
  • Fancy meeting rooms: They look pretty but are some of the most uncomfortable and difficult-to-use rooms going. Examples: "New York" and "Hover Cars" have glass/perspex seating; it's uncomfortable to sit on those for an hour. There are cushions, though, but they slip around on the shiny surface. "Park" has park benches; those slats hurt.
  • "We've always done it this way" leads to five-year-old fudged nonsense running the show.
  • It takes weeks to get anything done.
  • Won't use modern stuff.
  • Facebook for Work: It gets rammed down your throat.

On a side note, who designed the gents' toilets? I'd have to brush past people using the urinals to get to a stall. Honestly, not trying to catch a glimpse!

Advice to Management

Is there management?

I have no idea if the CEO is real or just some actor they hired. I never saw them throughout my time there.

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