Such a sad decline - Anonymous employee Ancestry Employee Review

1.0
Apr 23, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The product is so fun to work on. It is impactful and meaningful. People really care about what you work on.

Cons

The upper management shift has caused me to leave the company along with many others. They manage by fear, flaunting their resume, and ego rather than by any honorable characteristic. My first 2 years at Ancestry I would have recommended it to anyone. I cannot say the same now. I am much happier and feel much more valued at my new company.

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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

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3.0
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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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