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Cool company, Bad job

Quality Assurance Editor
Former Employee
Worked at Groupon for 1 year
August 15, 2012
Chicago, Illinois
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Relaxed work environment. Flexible hours. Youthful energy. Unlimited PTO. Hands-off management.

Cons

Despite the goofy and unique company culture, the job really depends on the department. Some people LOVE their work; others really get the shaft. It all depends on which department.

The upper-level management is incredibly out of touch with the general melancholy felt in certain departments. If they are in touch, they do not care. They also operate with very little people management experience, which might frustrate you if you prefer guidance, focus, and support from your managers.

Don't plan on spending long here, but while you're there, fight to find transferable skills. The lack of middle management opportunities means that if you want to grow, you'll have to look elsewhere.

Advice to Management

Your back-end employees are not robots. A little compassion would go a long way. Figure out how to better support and communicate with your teams. Also, temps are in no way a long-term solution. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

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