Working here has changed my life - Anonymous employee Airbnb Employee Review

5.0
Nov 4, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Amazing product. I love working for a company where I believe in the work that I do actually makes the world a better place. - My colleagues are my friends. Truly. I love coming to work and being with these people. - Work Hard, Play Hard. I've never worked so hard in my life (this is not my first job out of college), but I love it! - Amazing food program. - I get work with people from all cultures and backgrounds. The company values diversity. - I can be my true authentic self at work. This inspires me to be the best that I can be. - This company has allowed me to diversify my skill set and grow my resume. I am very fortunate for the opportunities Airbnb has given to me.

Cons

- Compensation could be higher, but it's an amazing company. - Growth and change can be difficult to deal with. - The company is a new company every 6 months (this could be a pro for some).

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Pros

Airbnb's mission of creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere strongly resonates with me. I'm excited by the opportunity to build products that operate at global scale and directly impact millions of users. My background in full-stack engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered applications aligns well with Airbnb's focus on innovation, reliability, and exceptional user experiences. I am particularly attracted to Airbnb's engineering culture, emphasis on ownership, and commitment to solving complex technical challenges while delivering meaningful value to hosts, guests, and communities worldwide.

Cons

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