Pathetic Service based Company - Senior Software Engineer Kickdrum Employee Review

1.0
Jan 23, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is not a recommended company at any stage of ones Career. So no pros to be shared.

Cons

1. Worst management No employee growth 2. No Work life balance for employees. 3. Pay is less as compared to work. 4. If you are looking for growth in your Career. Please DO NOT JOIN this company. 5. Too much politics especially in India. 6. They say it is a product based when hiring but the culture is worst than service-based companies. 7. Most of the perks they write/tell people at the time of joining have too many terms and conditions. 8. Their leave policy is pathetic and only higher management has flexibility.

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Kickdrum Response
3y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience at Kickdrum. It feels like we could have discussed and addressed almost all of the concerns you have listed if you would have let us know sooner.. Each employee has a development plan that helps them grow within Kickdrum and also professionally. We are a flat organization - this is a deliberate design to keep politics out of work. Anyone can use the anonymous suggestion box to directly reach our founders.This is an important step in creating a culture of open communication and transparency. Our employees are empowered to make their career choices at Kickdrum. This is clearly visible in employees can choose their mentors, decide which certifications to take every 6 months. We invest in our employees growth. You can get the facts on the number of sponsored certifications employees have gotten till date. Kickdrum is committed to investing in the growth and development of their employees and will continue to do so. Kickdrum may not be a suitable environment for everyone, as our company's culture and values may not align with everyone's interests, needs, and working styles. However, we have a thriving community of individuals who appreciate what we do and what we have to offer. If Kickdrum does not meet your professional needs, we’re sorry to hear that.We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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