A Great Experience, But... - Anonymous employee Ancestry Employee Review

4.0
Nov 12, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Rewarding work content Efficient remote work structure Well-designed annual performance evaluation system Adequate PTO and benefits Sufficient autonomy Incredible wealth of resources Exceptional support from direct managers

Cons

Lack of C-Suite transparency Constant organizational change Unrealistic profit expectations Siloed organizational structure Unstable organization Poor business planning/budgeting; too focused on best case scenarios that the company cannot realize.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, supportive team, smooth onboarding process, strong career stability, and meaningful work. My interview experience was very positive, and the recruiting and onboarding teams were helpful, responsive, and professional throughout the process.

Cons

There is always a learning curve when joining a new company, especially while understanding internal systems and processes, but the team has been very supportive.

3.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

It’s a great product and people are customer obsessed.

Cons

Misogyny is baked in to the culture.

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