Pros
* The culture used to be incredible—employee-first, supportive, collaborative * Leadership used to genuinely listen and care * Perks like unlimited PTO, mobility programs, and growth opportunities made HubSpot stand out Note: most of these no longer exist or have been significantly reduced in the past 1–2 years
Cons
* Burnout culture is now the norm * Promotions and awards often revoked or blocked for subjective reasons despite performance * Micromanagement and favoritism from leadership * Internal mobility and growth are severely restricted unless you're a favorite * Many high performers are quietly pushed out or feel forced to leave * Company values feel like lip service—disconnected from day-to-day experience * Major benefits have been stripped or downsized (mobility, PTO, flexibility) * Ongoing outsourcing and automation shrinking roles without transparency * Decline in leadership quality after numerous VP/director-level changes * Atmosphere of fear, surveillance, and zero-sum evaluations