Whatnot reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(204 total reviews)

Grant LaFontaine

88% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Whatnot has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Whatnot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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204 reviews
5.0
Oct 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Talent & People: The bar is set very high so everyone you work with is exceptional at what they do and fun to be around. I have learned more in 1 year at Whatnot than in the 4 years at my previous company. Benefits: The benefits are so good that I often find myself lying to my friends & family about them so that they aren't so jealous. Remote & Office Culture: A dream hybrid situation. There is 0 pressure to go into an office but there are also beautiful offices around the world that you can work from with local teams if you choose. More people voluntarily go into the office here to spend time with coworkers than in my previous companies that forced us to go in and people still wouldn't show up. They are doing something right!

Cons

We work a lot and you face a new challenge every day (but an exciting one!) The lighting fast pace may not be for everyone but you are surrounded by incredible people and talent that make you want to work harder.

5.0
Oct 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Can't say enough positive things about Whanot. Definitely the best job I've ever had, and most people who work here say the same. The co-founders really care about their employees, and it shows in the culture here. Whatnot moves at an extremely quick pace, and has a very high bar for talent. But they pay very well, offer competitive benefits, and offer ample time off to recharge. General experience working here is that you are expected to deliver, but the company will support you in ways that motivate to go above and beyond. You're also expected to live and breathe the product. So if you're interested in working here, definitely download the app and engage with the product early in the screening process. Every employee receives $500 per month to purchase items on the app. The expectation is that you use the app regularly and submit feedback to our product team on how to improve it. The culture is all about focusing on what matters, and having time in the day to focus on your work. For example, we have "no zoom Wednesday" where everyone is expected to have a full day to focus on work. And the planning and performance review processes are deliberately lightweight and fast-paced, so the company can continue executing instead of being bogged down with administrative tasks.

Cons

The hiring process can be quite lengthy because Whatnot is only interested in hiring the best of the best. Even after you pass all the interviews, you'll be asked to submit 3 references. If they don't come back absolutely stellar, you can be rejected at this stage. Work life balance can also be a struggle. Most everyone who works here loves their job and team, but it does take most of your time and focus to succeed. Definitely not a 9 to 5 if that's what you're looking for.

5.0
Oct 17, 2023

CULTURE FOR THE WIN!!!!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Culture, culture, culture!!!!! Culture is the top priority at Whatnot and it shows every single day!!!! The benefits and perks are next level!!! They set a high bar and keep pushing that bar higher and higher every year!!

Cons

Startup life can be hard, but that is not inclusive to Whatnot

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