Pros
There are lots of smart, interesting, friendly, fun people below the upper management level. There is a great sense of comradery among employees below the upper management level. The engineering team is great to work with. Great attitude, great ideas. The free lunches, snacks, and drinks are nice, and lunch time is a good opportunity to chat with colleagues and meet new people.
Cons
There is a total lack of people management ability and emotional intelligence at the upper management level. These individuals are in need of a people management course. Some of them also need a lesson in time management and prioritization. Overall, there is very little investment in employee satisfaction, motivation, and growth. Yes, there are some great team leaders within the organization, but that's the exception, not the rule. I don't think these people learned their skills at TripAdvisor. Moving between departments at TripAdvisor is much more difficult than it needs to be. Isn't it better to keep a great employee and let them learn something new than to lose them altogether?
