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Credit Karma

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Open Door Policy - Anonymous employee Credit Karma Employee Review

3.0
7 Oct 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Credit Karma, Inc. is growing fast, has received a lot of funding, and is hiring very fast. They are located in a great area in the Financial District of San Francisco with easy access from BART. The office is casual, decorated nicely, and the kitchen is stocked enough (you may be disappointed if you have worked at other more generous startups in the area).

Cons

There seems to be a lot of politics and nepotism in the company. It seems as though your ticket to success is based on how well-liked you or your team is with upper management rather than on actual job performance. Credit Karma and most of upper management like to claim that there is an open door policy but it's just not true. The CEO is very standoffish and doesn't know everyone's name as someone claimed in another review (they're hiring like crazy - there's no way he could) and most of upper management seems to have checked-out (cashed-out) with the recent financial success. Hiring and growth is happening too fast.

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Pros

Great pay, benefits, growth opportunities

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Skill Building: There are good opportunities to get hands-on with data, automation, and AI workflows. There is a lot of autonomy to try new things and ownership given to ICs. Things are never boring and I genuinely enjoyed the work itself. Colleagues: You will find some supportive peers and team members who make the day-to-day work easier. Resume Value: The brand recognition and experience gained here are genuinely helpful for future job searches.

Cons

Abrupt Termination: After 11 months in role, my contract was terminated early with no warning (and effective immediately) via a 5 min call with my agency's recruiter. There was no response from management when requesting final sync. Instability/Job Security: The looming integration with Intuit creates a constant backdrop of anxiety. I can tell the company is doing its best to stay competitive and ahead of the curve. However, the immense value placed on automation and AI can make employees feel replaceable and like they're working themselves out of a job. Lack of Process/Planning: Fast-paced and reactive culture. Attempts to introduce better workflows or quarterly planning to manage workload were often met with resistance or dismissed. Without procedures in place, managers also feel the need to micro-manage. Advice for Contractors: Negotiate a 4-week notice period into your agreement so they cannot terminate you immediately without pay. Ensure your agency is offering PTO/Sick time as well. All benefits are negotiable. Do not work overtime expecting loyalty or conversion. Set boundaries.

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