If you are a database professional, run far far away! - Database Engineer Vrbo Employee Review

3.0
Apr 1, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company. Great Culture. Great Location. Great Products. Great Perks. Okay Pay. Except for the Database Department this company rocks!

Cons

The Database Department is BY FAR the most backward and oppressive I've experienced. Overworked. Disempowered. Unappreciated. Micromanaged. Oppressed. Subjected to daily stand-ups where public humiliation of peer inadequacies was commonplace. The smartest most dedicated team was treated like a bunch of retards. Highest turn-over due to low job satisfaction I've ever seen.

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5.0
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Pros

HomeAway technology stack has come a long way. One of the most appealing things about working here is the fact that you get to work with cutting edge technology. In addition, the engineering team are super smart, so working here is a great networking opportunity too.

Cons

Company is getting pretty big, and if you end up on the wrong team, you may find it that it is difficult for you to be impactful.

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Vrbo Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a thoughtful review. We love a good tech stack as much as the next tech company and it’s great to hear you enjoy working on ours. Our Data Science and Engineering teams are so important to the success of HomeAway. You’re right though, we are growing rapidly. If someone finds themselves on a team that doesn’t quite feel right, we highly encourage internal movement and having a conversation with your manager.
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