Good People, Terrible Management - Advanced Software Engineer Relativity Employee Review

1.0
Jun 8, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The other engineers at the company are some of the best that I've worked with. Engaging, very smart, and fun to work with

Cons

Upper leadership doesn't have an issue with abusive management. A coworker and I were working on a project that was delayed (despite continually asking our manager for assistance), and our manager decided that the appropriate course of action was to pull us into a side room and shout at us for 15 minutes. I reported this to HR, nothing happened, and he was promoted to Director within 6 months. Management doesn't care about you as an individual, and they don't care how you're treated - they just care that Features Get Delivered. Stay far away.

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Cons

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Pros

Free Lunch on Wednesdays Solid Benefits Good pay for new hires

Cons

The flexible work week doesn't actually exist. It's an excuse to require some employees to work more than the 40 hour work week. Chicago employees are required to go into the office at least 2 days a week, even if rest of the team is remote. My specific team is without clear direction or leadership. Performative corporate jargon is rewarded over meaningful contributions. Existing employees are paid significantly less than new hires. At least on my team, there have been differences of $20 to $30K in annual salary for the same level.

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