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Kind of a hell. Favoritism and retaliation everywhere

Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at Booking.com for 2 years
July 4, 2018
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The company provides a decent relocation package. It serves good lunches.

Good hardware is provided.

Cons

When you relocate, the hell begins.

You start working in the company with many arrogant people. A couple of trainings are provided, and that's all.

The favoritism is key in the relationships, so most managers are close friends. Most of management is incompetent.

A lot of senior developers don't code at all but poke other people, offending them or coasting.

Very, very bad atmosphere at the office. Very noisy and uncomfortable.

The rules against employees – I was surprised how they treat people.

The receptionist can say "you're stupid" just for asking questions.

I see a lot of burnt-out people with mental issues, so it becomes an issue to work there.

I advise you not to speak with managers because of retaliation. They listen to you and use everything you've said against you. Be aware.

Advice to Management

Start doing the real job. Your style of retaliation and treating people would crash the company in the coming years.

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