Pros
This review probably doesn't mean a lot since the Denver office is set for closure. A lot of very smart hardworking people are sad to see it go. But, most of us hold no hostility towards a company that is simply changing quickly and likely slated for great things in the future. It's their choice. Though most think it was a mistake for obvious reasons. So to the perspective employee: This is a wonderful company in many ways! Good benefits. Great work life balance! Pay is above average. Stock options. Relaxed dress code. Game rooms, beer fridges, unbeatable vacation policy, amazing facilities in the areas they decided to develop! Depending on the department, it is a bleeding edge tech company. Departments where that isn't the case are going to change / are changing. Given recent events there are two very important questions you should ask: 1. What value does my department have to the company? How do you measure it? 2. What is being done to improve this location (x location) and make it "a center of excellence?" Working at GoDaddy is like watching a great TV show with an amazing story and great characters. But, in this case the writers aren't afraid to kill off half the main characters and start over multiple times for no apparent reason. I'm not just speaking to the Denver layoff. Make sure your character / department has staying power. This company gets better for you the longer you are here. More opportunities, more money, more chances to make a difference the more tenured you are. There are many reasons for that, but mainly it's a matter of just getting familiar with the business and getting to know people. GoDaddy is the kind of company where if it makes sense to do it - you are most of the time free to make a difference and a change for the better. All that however strongly depends on your department / location combination.
Cons
I've had few complaints here. But here they are... 1. Under-qualified middle management in some departments. Home grown managers. Some are good, some aren't. This is improving. 2. Under staffed network teams. Simple changes take months. This is NOT improving. 3. HR so understaffed and/or just un-involved so much so, they are viewed as non-existent. NOT improving. 4. Recruiting has been getting better, but still throws a lot of bad fits over the wall. This is improving.
