Stay away from this tech start-up - Anonymous employee Talkdesk Employee Review

1.0
Jan 24, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Talkdesk is always hiring, tenure at a position is probably about 6 months, so if your dream job -- in sales, marketing, engineering, customer success-- is already taken as of now, check back in 3-6 months and you'll find an open req. for that exact job.. ;-)

Cons

Very high turnover. they will hire very cheap, even from out of town. I know some people who uprooted their entire family to San Francisco with a promise of a great career...these people sold their house, had their kids change schools etc., and 6-9 months later they were pushed out. they pay you very cheap (below market rate), manage you by fear, make you overwork, and spit you out before even your year anniversary (so don't think you'll exercise these options). No leadership skills from the management team. unless you're really desperate, I would not advise anyone to take a job there. They bullied the female co-founder who built the product and made this company possible out. That should tell you everything you need to know about this company.

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Cons

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4.0
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-The AI-First Mission is Real- We aren’t just talking about artificial intelligence; we are actively executing an AI-first transformation across our entire product and internal operating models. It’s an incredibly exciting, fast-paced space for anyone looking to build the future of enterprise software. -What makes this company truly special is our foundation: we have a deep, proven contact center history, but we’ve successfully paired that legacy with the right product architecture and the right people to dominate the AI future. It feels like today we have the right people on board to execute. - Innovative mindset- We don't have everything figured out today. Employees are encouraged to think outside of the box and move fast to try new things and surface solutions.

Cons

-High-Pressure, Agile Environment: Because we scale on consumption and automation rather than simple headcount, the bar for talent density here is exceptionally high. Things move FAST. If you prefer a slow, highly structured, or static environment, this level of rapid iteration might feel overwhelming - TD doesn't have everything figured out. You have to be OK building as you go, and not always having clear direction.

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