Discord reviews

4.0

68% would recommend to a friend

(245 total reviews)
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Humam Sakhnini

71% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Discord has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 245 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Discord 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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245 reviews
1.0
Oct 23, 2022

Slave labor conditions

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with a talented set of people that really come together as a community. People who act like bad people get removed fairly quickly (most of the time).

Cons

The people who own the shop are slave drivers that demand too much out of you. I saw someone break down crying. There are also lots of people who contribute nothing to the work flow but are allowed to stay on as long as they don't impede it.

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Discord Response
3y
First and foremost, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're deeply concerned to hear about the Cons you've listed here and would like to get a better understanding of the specific issues you mentioned, especially as it relates to management. We’re always exploring company-wide solutions to help alleviate burnout for our teams -- and while we have ambitious goals, the wellbeing of our employees comes first. Our entire leadership team greatly cares about making sure Discord is a fantastic place to work and build belonging, and we genuinely hope you'll give us the opportunity to work together to address your concerns. Your feedback is taken very seriously and has been brought to the attention of the appropriate teams internally. In the meantime, if you're comfortable, we strongly encourage you to reach out to your manager, People Partner or a trusted leader so we can address your concerns in the most meaningful way possible. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Your feedback makes us better.
2.0
Sep 21, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The company has clearly found product/market fit - Leadership has good intent and vision - Kind & compassionate culture (in many areas) - Remote friendly

Cons

- Immature company and culture - If you aren't deep into gaming or social media, its hard to fit in - Unclear plans on long-term profitability - Unwilling to change product strategy to appeal to other audiences

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Discord Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We know how important it is to ensure clear plans, business strategies, and visions for our future are consistently aligned as the organization grows. We appreciate you sharing specific feedback around clarity in this area, and have shared these points with the appropriate teams. As our strategy, processes, and practices evolve, we’ll do our best to make sure our employees see clarity around them. But we know we're not perfect, so if you continue to have concerns, please don't hesitate to share feedback with your manager, People Partner or a trusted leader so we can work to address them in an even more meaningful way. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
1.0
Sep 13, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is on par with similar tech companies.

Cons

Slow forward progress with outdated technology and processes makes it hard to stay positive. It feels like a career dead end unless you have been with the company for a long time. I mostly agree with the reviews describing bullying and hostility in leadership.

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Discord Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing these concerns to light. At Discord, the wellbeing of our employees always comes first and we're sorry to hear that finding a good work/life balance has been difficult. We never want our employees to push to the point of burnout, and are always exploring company-wide solutions to help alleviate this. We encourage you to take advantage of mental health days that are covered under our flexible sick leave policy, participate in Heads-Down Thursdays, and utilize our benefits like Modern Health (16 sessions of therapy and coaching support). We’d also encourage you to have a discussion with your manager if you have concerns about your workload, and they can help rearrange priorities to help our teammates navigate burnout. Additionally, we support our managers in helping guide career paths that are right for each individual employee and recognize that career clarity is extremely important as our company grows. Bullying or hostility of any kind is not the type of behavior we condone at Discord, has NEVER been acceptable, and is certainly not in line with our company principles. Your feedback is taken very seriously and has been brought to the attention of the appropriate teams internally. If you are comfortable, we strongly recommend reaching out to your manager, People Partner or a trusted leader so we can address your concerns in a meaningful way. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us – your feedback makes us better.
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