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Horrible management with many ex-Amazonians

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Flexport for 4 years
April 24, 2024
Bellevue, Washington
1.0
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Pros

The workload is substantial due to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Many benefits have been cut, and it's uncertain if the free lunch under $15 will continue.

Additionally, there's pressure to return to the office, despite the added expense of high parking fees and the potential loss of free lunch.

The remaining team predominantly consists of one ethnic group, indicating a bias in hiring, as it appears the management favors one particular group.

Thus, the team lacks diversity, with 80% belonging to a single ethnic group.

Cons

The shipping industry's cyclical nature inherently carries numerous downsides, including repeated layoffs and an uncertain future.

The team is stretched thin, faced with numerous unrealistic deadlines, while dealing with the constant shift of stack ranking.

Advice to Management

Revitalize the company culture and nurture the talent.

Many great people have already left, leaving predominantly the less productive ones, mostly those who are overly agreeable.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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