I feel betrayed - Software Developer Gallup Employee Review

1.0
May 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good location. International brand. The tech stack is modern. Some truly talented people are trying their best to make things work.

Cons

- The company makes millions telling other organizations how to lead—but can’t seem to lead itself. - Toxic leadership culture masked by performative "transparency" and endless buzzwords. Execs talk a big game about innovation, but every major decision is made behind closed doors and without employee input. - Leadership and senior turnover is constant. There has been zero accountability from the round of 50+ layoffs, or what they call, restructure. - There is no consistent standards across teams. If you get a bad go-to (manager) or tech lead (and you probably will), you're stuck. - You’ll be asked for input constantly, but if you ever speak honestly, expect retaliation or career stagnation. - Burnout is treated like a badge of honor. Unrealistic deadlines, shifting teams and priorities, and zero resource planning are the norm. - Zero clarity on growth. Don’t expect mentorship or support—just pressure. - They weaponize culture. The company loves to talk about values and “psychological safety,” but it's all branding. Behind the scenes, people are anxious, overworked, and constantly watching their backs, specially after what just happened. Gallup has lost its humanity. It's hard to reconcile their latest decision with the fact that the company just reported record profits. The disconnect between what they preach and how they operate has never been more obvious. I’m deeply disappointed—and I can say with certainty that I’ll never return. If this review spares even one person from going through what I did, then it served its purpose.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Managers are outstanding. They truly respect and care about their employees. They make you feel comfortable sharing your opinions. They empower you to take action. The culture is fantastic. Fellow employees are wonderful to work with. Everyone takes their role seriously. You feel part of a village and want to contribute. You get to do what you do best! The mission and purpose make this feel not so much like a job, more like a way of life.

Cons

As is true for many companies, there are a lot of changes needed to be competitive in this current environment. Working through the changes can be bumpy at times. It is worth it to voice concerns and be part of the solution.

5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

1. Genuine intellectual autonomy with real institutional backing behind you 2, A research heritage spanning nearly a century that raises the bar on everything you produce. I've worked with Nobel Laureates and many other top minds. 3. The nicest smart people I've encountered anywhere, drawn from all over the world; and that's held true across nearly 30 years 4. Treated like a responsible adult from day one; lots of autonomy and a remarkable breadth of data and research to work with 5. A place where your individuality is an asset, not something to sand down

Cons

1. If you are a person who needs someone else to structure your day and hand you a to-do list, you may struggle; the autonomy is real, and so are the expectations that come with it 2. The pace and intellectual standards can be demanding; this is not a coast-and-collect-a-paycheck environment

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