Messy with no upside - Marketing Intercom Employee Review

1.0
Sep 17, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Intercom has some perks - some very kind and smart people - great office spaces with catered lunches - pay on the higher end of the scale

Cons

Here is why people are leaving or preparing to leave: - impossible schedule - their answer to very little overlap is to either start early (US) or work late (EMEA). They refer to these as the "golden hours" while insisting they are a great place for families. APAC gets no attention from anyone - terrible operations - everything is broken and no one will fix it - awful long-term employees - you see a lot of people who have been there for 5+ years, which is usually a good sign, but that group keeps newer employees from advancing - toxic optimism - leadership will blame anything except the actual problems (this is why nothing gets fixed) - boring/confusing product - it's live chat but for some reason, they avoid saying that, which means that anyone who gets in touch for a live chat solution doesn't get what they need and looks elsewhere - poor planning (ties back to toxic optimism) - the company's long term plans are fabricated and based on the outcome they want to see, not what they are ready to do in the market - paranoia - they talk about taking down competitors where live chat is a feature, not the business

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Intercom Response
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Hi and thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm sorry that it sounds like we're missing your expectations in term of your experience both in your department and more broadly, and our leadership team and I are accountable to you for that. I agree with you that as a global company, we should -- and will -- continue to focus on how we operate in both a geographically-neutral way that engages our full global team, and that allows our people to keep to guidelines for both start and stop times, especially when so many of our colleagues are working in a hybrid environment. The ability to do that starts with leadership's example setting, and even if we are not commuting into/from the office on a given day, it's important to keep to a schedule that allows for work/life integration. I'll ensure that your thoughts on the other aspects of your experience get to the right leaders as they move through the latter part of this year, and begin planning for the year ahead. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback, and please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you'd like to talk through any of your feedback live. Thanks, David

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5.0
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Pros

One of the biggest positives is the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. The company provides access to the right tools, resources, and support needed to do great work. As a senior engineer, I feel trusted to think critically about problems, challenge assumptions, and help reframe solutions when needed. Stakeholders and the broader business are receptive to feedback, which creates a strong environment for collaboration and problem-solving. When blockers come up, my manager and the organization move quickly to remove them. Overall, it’s a fast-moving, high-trust environment where strong engineers can make a real impact.

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The pace is very fast, which can be a challenge depending on how someone prefers to work. Priorities, tools, and ways of working can change quickly, and it requires a willingness to adapt, learn, and rewire how you approach problems. For people who prefer slower, more predictable environments, the pace may feel intense at times. However, for those who are comfortable with change and motivated by momentum, it can also be one of the most rewarding aspects of the company.

2.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Founders are still involved and will help on top accounts. Competitive compensation. Good breakfast and lunch. Access to the resources one needs, with no apparent shortage of money.

Cons

Silent layoffs. Lack of trust in the employees by leadership. Senior management is poor at defining and communicating expectations. The fast pace of hiring, changing titles and roles, frequently adjusting strategies and shifting ICPs leads to regular confusion. Very poor professional development (zero for many). Investor interests have taken a higher priority than the employees. A once team-first culture has weakened, as the company becomes more corporate, with the early company value of 'We go further together' being eliminated and never replaced with anything about working strong as a team, which is another sign of the diminishing culture.

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