Elastic Reviews

Cons

Prone to burnout. A lot of times need to work over time. Sometimes, there is no work-life balance anymore.

Cons

Have to work across multiple time zones.

Cons

The sales team feels as if it's a boys' club. Senior Leadership will push for demotions that are unrelated to performance but rather due to ethically compromising reasons. During my time here, I've reached out to HR/leadership a number of times about discriminatory remarks made by two members of the executive leadership team about myself - the company took no action to mediate the situations but rather made excuses such as they're "working on educating the senior leadership team". I've had to seek legal counsel more than once while employed here.

Cons

Elastic has the potential to be the best place to work however, that ideal quickly dissipates as the reality of micromanagement sets in. I can concur with a previous review that micromanaging is rampant and growing. work life balance is non-existent. Advice to potential employees. Probe during your interview to see what kind of team you will be joining. Get as much information as possible before making a decision.

Cons

- Lots to do!
-Distributed workforce
- Can't fill positions fast enough :)

Cons

Pace of learning is fast (this could be a Pro also). Pace of business is relentless (again could be a Pro). We are growing very quickly and the convivial, collegiate, inclusive culture which is a phenomenal thing to be a part of, can generate an enormous amount of non-transactional communication.

Cons

1) Every org has an opportunity to recognize how it can improve.

2) With growth comes fear of growth from losing the culture and follow the sun distributed model leads to WW schedules.

3) Upside to working hard. It should be noted Elastic offers the flexibility to drop and pick up your kids from school and actually be present in their lives (Have a cat/dog/kid who wants to sit on your lap during a conf call it’s all good! Need to bring your kid into work, there is a game room in Mtn View — upsides to the con)!

5) It’s a late stage you will work hard (builders welcome) not sure this is a con if you really love building. Upside is weekends are downtime for the most part.

Cons

I honestly cannot think of any worth writing

Cons

There is no room for any personal ambition or ideas that fall outside of those that come from the "inner circle". As long as you drink your daily dose of Kool-Aid, bow in worship to Shay (CEO) and keep your mouth shut(!!!), all will be well.

However, if you dare to voice your own ideas, even if they are clearly a significant step forward, be prepared to become a future ex-employee. It has happened too many times to ignore, and at all levels of the organization.

Many of us simply do that. We keep our head down and collect our paycheck until we find our next role. Hopefully that will be at a place that truly values our contributions.

Cons

This company is not what it was a year ago. As it gears to go public, it has added many people to the organization.

New additions to the organization shake up the culture. Elastic's roots are dissipating. It no longer is a place for curious individuals who wish to make a difference in the open source world.

The notable change has been a shift toward micromanagement. People who are considering joining the organization must be aware that everything you do all day will be tracked and used against you. We are distributed by design, which in theory is beautiful. However, in reality you will actually lose a great deal of autonomy.

Be prepared for people to talk behind your back. Transparency is not common. You will be punished for trying to do the right thing. Favoritism is rampant.