Thank You for Ruining a Good Thing - Anonymous employee New Relic Employee Review

1.0
Aug 21, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Thank you New Relic for gorgeous views of the Bay Bridge and the sweet barista.

Cons

Thank you new marketing leadership for modeling exactly what should be avoided. For turning what used to be good times as a team to a miserable time in the office. For ripping out the essence of New Relic's data nerd and turning it into...baseball. For proposing far-fetched goals when strategies are never coherent. For hardly being present and therefore never truly connecting with the department. For going over pointless survey results and hardly being accountable. For making us fill out team VGMOM's but denying all career development opportunities I had. For putting heavy investments in a major sports partnership and globally expanding the user conference but having little regard for team advocacy. And lastly, for defining what insincere leadership looks like. Consider this a workplace survey response.

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New Relic truly walks the walk. I love that the company leans into a Challenger Mindset; it creates a dynamic where we are always improving and staying ahead of the curve. Even as a new hire, my perspective feels valued. Beyond the tech, the culture is unprecedented. Everyone is incredibly helpful and stays Accountable to one another. It’s rare to find a place that is this friendly while still maintaining a high bar for getting work done.

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Still in the honeymoon phase, but navigating the vast amount of internal documentation can be a bit of a whirlwind during the first month; definitely feel like "drinking from a fire hose." While the team is supportive, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming for a newcomer.

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New Relic Response
4mo
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled that you’re experiencing our 'Challenger Mindset' firsthand and feeling valued as a new Relic. We also appreciate your feedback on the onboarding 'fire hose' and are committed to streamlining our documentation to help our new hires dive in even faster."
5.0
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Man, this was a great company back in the day. Almost everyone is gone now.

Cons

Horrific middle management. This was all a long time ago though. The people I worked with are all gone.

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New Relic Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear you have fond memories of your time with us and the colleagues you worked alongside. We also acknowledge your comments regarding management, and we appreciate your perspective as we continue working to support our teams and shape our culture. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!
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