Worst job I've ever had. Simple. - Anonymous employee Tripadvisor Employee Review

1.0
Jan 27, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You can see by the reviews below, that most of the people say the 'pros' are free lunches....now I don't know about you all, but a free lunch doesn't maketh a great place to work in my book. The fact that TripAdvisor is within the travel space is a pro if you're passionate about travel and I met some nice people there (most of whom have left)

Cons

It's really easy to describe the cons. Patronizing senior management, especially those who can barely keep their head above water and therefore demand the most unreasonable and ridiculous requests (they know who they are)...the motto is 'Speed Wins', but to implement a decent marketing campaign, this isn't always the case. Some well thought out planning and strategy rather than constant tactical activities would actually mean TripAdvisor may produce a decent marketing campaign instead of a quickly thrown together mess. The company used to be a happy place, but it's definitely not one now. As one reviewer pointed out, for so many people to have left the firm during a downturn, there must be something seriously wrong with management.

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5.0
Jan 18, 2026
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Pros

people are awesome remote work is common pay and benefits are good

Cons

can they stay relevant in the world of AI

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Thank you for your positive remarks. As our company continues to evolve, we are appreciative of employee comments that highlight our strengths as well as areas we can improve upon.
2.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people you get to work with are genuinely great, and the work-life balance remains fairly solid. In the past, the company attracted top-tier engineering talent from the most reputable tech firms, and the expectations were high but rewarding. A lot of that collaborative culture still exists among the engineers. You will be surrounded by capable individuals who want to do good work.

Cons

The company has been battered by unresolved structural issues over the last decade. The core meta-search business was crippled when Google altered its algorithms to prioritize its own travel products, effectively choking off the organic traffic Tripadvisor depended on. Combined with the impact of COVID-19, leadership tried launching new products to escape this SEO reliance, but those attempts consistently missed the mark. Now, the rapid adoption of LLMs is delivering another severe blow. Users no longer need traditional meta-search to plan travel. The core Tripadvisor product has essentially become a legacy cash cow, with the Experiences division (Viator) being the primary engine keeping the business afloat. Following the departure of the former CEO, thousands of highly skilled employees have left through attrition or ongoing restructuring. Layoffs have become a grim constant, happening once or twice a year. Even if you manage to avoid the cuts, the compensation structure is no longer competitive for the tech industry, and RSUs have virtually dried up. Because of the abysmal direction and the very high chance you won't survive the next round of looming layoffs, I strongly recommend avoiding this company as a new hire.

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