Nobody really trusts leadership - Front End Developer Ancestry Employee Review

1.0
Mar 2, 2022
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Pros

They are performing very well and know that DNA will slow down at some point so they are implementing strategies to continue to grow without too risky of moves.

Cons

Archaic systems and nobody wants to fix the problem. They just have a "why bother" attitude. A company survey showed that 40% approve of the C-suite, 35% think they will actually fix the problems, and 35% believe they will take action from the survey results. It is really difficult to be motivated with such poor leadership and making decisions to implement broken systems to get your job done.

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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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