Left Apple for an opportunity to lose my job over nothing. - Trust and Safety Investigator Airbnb Employee Review

1.0
Dec 29, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

- Food - Some of the people - Benefits - Travel options - Exciting business concepts - Trying to change how people interact when they travel

Cons

- I am very let down with my experience, I went through 6 interviews and left Apple to work here. I was really looking forward to being a part of something I believed in. I'll admit I was struggling, but I thought I would be given the benefit to improve my self.... Nope..... - Management is under a lot of stress to produce results, this creates an environment where employees are constantly under scrutiny and numbers results. - Lost my job over a bureaucratic mis-understanding, no discussion just let go. - Worked to try and bring a culture of open communication. I don't work there any more.

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5.0
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Pros

Laid back, strong mentorship/training, and good team chemistry.

Cons

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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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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