Chaotic Org and Management but a Great Place to Work with Good People
Chaotic Org and Management but a Great Place to Work with Good People
- Very, very good overall benefits and salary. They've gotten better since I've started.
- Work is not typically fast-paced.
- Strong DEI initiatives.
- More accountability and transparency than you usually get in the tech industry.
- Many thoughtful and well-intentioned people work at Etsy who care about their coworkers and try hard to keep leadership accountable.
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It's easier to find a new job than to get promoted; if your manager isn't interested or doesn't have time, it isn't gonna happen.
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Reorgs are very common and can feel a little stressful.
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It is easy for certain teams to go rogue and do their own thing, adding a lot of complexity and obstacles to getting stuff done.
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Bias for experimentation can often leave a wake of unresolved tech debt.
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EMs and PMs can be very hit or miss in terms of competency and engagement.
- Less manager-dependent promotion cycles
- Continue to be accountable to employees
- Continue to be creative in benefits and compensation
- More consistency in hiring practices and maintaining quality, especially among middle management
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