Pros
Working at Houzz definitely has some upsides to it. The atmosphere and the people around you are what make working at Houzz somewhat enjoyable. The office is filled with exceptionally smart, young, and talented employees. The fully stocked kitchen as well as catered breakfast Monday’s and lunch Friday’s are always nice. It is a great first job right after college, but only for a few months.
Cons
It looks fantastic from the outside, but just wait until you get it in. Employees are promoted internally to management positions, which can be great in some cases, and disastrous in others. Just because an employee has been able to hit a quota does not mean they should be able to run a team. In some cases, managers are completely clueless about their position and only act as a support coach and cheerleader. The office is ran by two people who have complete control over everything. These two people have so much work on their plate that approval for anything can take multiple months. The word transparency does not exist at Houzz. Upper management is always working on something much different than the employees underneath them. Instead of keeping them informed, employees will find out about a big project by reading it in the news or hearing it through office gossip. Be prepared to have your compensation plan changed on a monthly basis. Upper management is always trying to find a way to increase your goals while decreasing your commission. Notice how all the five star reviews are almost identical? Am I the only one that thinks it’s a bit unsettling that management will post these reviews without actually addressing any concers in the office? I’m sure there will be another one following this, so just be prepared.