Great mission and wonderful people, squandered by senior leadership
Great mission and wonderful people, squandered by senior leadership
Patreon has a great mission, and many people there are incredibly dedicated to it. It could be a genuinely inspiring place to work at times. The codebase was even clean and pleasant to work in! I learned a ton, and for most of my tenure, I felt supported and appreciated.
Sometime in 2018, leadership started making really odd decisions, and they haven't stopped. There have been sudden firings, constant thrash on strategy and reporting structure, and vague explanations as to why any of it was happening.
It is not a safe or comfortable place to work anymore. Good talent is leaving in droves, and the organization is steadily losing diversity. It's incredibly depressing to watch.
Trust people. Stop keeping secrets. Live up to your values. Try to wait more than a quarter before your next re-org.
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United StatesSeptember 1, 2019The recruiter was very kind and thoughtful. They informed me about the hiring process well. One person had already been hired, so I was unfortunately rejected. However, the overall phone call and information provided were good. They didn't ignore c
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United StatesFebruary 1, 2025HR screening, followed by an initial tech screening where we implemented fundamental JavaScript functions. The interviewer allowed me to use Google and reference MDN docs, explaining my thought process throughout. Testing for edge cases was emphasize
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New York, New York, United StatesApril 2, 2023I didn’t pass the second stage, but here’s what you might expect. First, a phone screening with a recruiter to discuss the position and for you to talk about yourself. This serves to give you both an idea if this role, or maybe a different role, sou
