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Company in decline

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at GEICO for less than 1 year
January 5, 2024
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

This used to be a great place to work, and there are still some genuinely lovely people working there if you're lucky enough to find them.

Work from home (for now, though they don't guarantee that will continue long term).

Cons

Culture has changed from slow and steady, with emphasis on valuing and retaining employees, to a desire to be a big tech company with constant layoffs, fast pace, and micromanagement.

Lots of turnover amongst upper management creates constantly changing priorities and decisions downstream, making much work obsolete within months of completion (if it even makes it to release).

Bonuses have been eliminated for all but top performers. There used to be generous profit sharing for all employees.

Advice to Management

Your employees are an asset, especially those with the tenure to have vast business knowledge in sensitive and complicated areas. If you treat them like they're disposable, you'll find yourself with not just a worse company but probably a product that's not legally compliant.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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