Incredibly boring work for editorial employees. - Quality Assurance Editor Groupon Employee Review

1.0
25 Nov 2013
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Pros

You are allowed to work from home one day a week. They provide free beverages to employees. There is no dress code.

Cons

The work is repetitive and extremely boring. This position requires long hours sitting in an uncomfortable chair while enduring no intellectual stimulation. There is also a lack of communication between management and their underlings.

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Cons

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Pros

No pro’s whatsoever. If you’re thinking about joining this company, save yourself a headache and run.

Cons

“Burn and churn” culture with minimal long-term investment in employees. Limited support and inconsistent coaching from management. Quarterly quotas frequently change, directly impacting compensation and making earnings unpredictable. Commission, if you’re lucky to get any, gets paid every 3 months- if terminated, you lose out on THOUSANDS of your hard earned money Compensation does not align with responsibilities—BDRs are often expected to perform full-cycle sales functions similar to Account Executives on a low base salary, ($40,000) Once placed on a performance plan, there is little path to recovery and increased scrutiny follows. High-pressure onboarding environment—new hires are expected to close deals quickly, with limited ramp time. Promotions appear inconsistent and not always based on performance, which can impact team morale and leadership quality. Concerns raised to leadership or HR are not always addressed in a transparent or timely manner.

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