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      3.3

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (2,108 total reviews)
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      Jack Dorsey

      32% approve of CEO

      26% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Block has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,108 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Block employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      2K reviews
      2.0
      May 20, 2024

      Not great

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Not much - you make decent pay and are fully remote.

      Cons

      Directionless company with incredibly weak, racially homogenous leadership. Some of the most atrocious politics I've ever seen in my career - the situation has become even worse since Jack took over as CEO of Square. New CTO is way in over their head and known to disappear for weeks on end. WLB is non-existent post-reorgs.

      2.0
      Feb 2, 2024

      Employees burnout, bad managers

      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - The people. You work with some of the nicest/smartest people that want you to succeed.

      Cons

      -Bad management — core is out of touch and does not have a vision. Lots of confusion with constant reshuffling/layoffs. -Employees are burnt out. -Hard to move to another role or go up after reaching a certain level. - Pay is not competitive, declining benefits

      2.0
      Dec 4, 2023

      Good projects, but management can be toxic

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Block promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers engaging projects. There are opportunities to participate in "working groups" addressing specific issues and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds outside your team. Despite the remote work setting limiting social interactions, this may be preferable for some.

      Cons

      Compensation is relatively low, with a significant portion tied to stock, which has tanked. This impacts the overall compensation compared to other companies that offer a higher cash percentage. The pace of progress for engineers can be slow, with an emphasis on extensive documentation and numerous stakeholder meetings, deviating from a "ship fast" culture. Some instances of toxic behavior have been observed in middle management, including micromanagement, public criticism, and fostering a blame culture. The quality of management appears to be inconsistent across teams. Additionally, it's worth noting that Block has announced plans to reduce headcount and implement layoffs in 2024. This impending restructuring may impact job security and overall job satisfaction. Given this situation, it might not be the best time to consider joining Block.

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