Ancestry reviews

They pay at or below average and the benefits for the Bay Area are not competitive. The only competitive benefit is “unlimited” PTO. 1) There’s no bike commuter benefits only public transportation commuter benefits. 2) The gym reimbursement won’t cover a full yoga class at a nice studio in the city 3) They said they were making the snack selection at the office healthier, when really they just downsized the options especially compared to the Lehi office 4) They also don’t allow you to bring dogs into the office. 5) There are no options for remote work (aside from work from home). If you have to move or relocate further from the office, you have to leave the job. The company no longer supports remote workers. These may all seem like complaints from privileged tech workers, but when you look around at other companies and see what they offer for employee perks, it’s an incentive for a job switch. If the company wants to retain and attract top employees, they’re going to have to step up their benefit competitiveness.

The upper management shift has caused me to leave the company along with many others. They manage by fear, flaunting their resume, and ego rather than by any honorable characteristic. My first 2 years at Ancestry I would have recommended it to anyone. I cannot say the same now. I am much happier and feel much more valued at my new company.