It's just another BigCorp with less pay. - Anonymous employee HubSpot Employee Review

1.0
25 Jan 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Being able to work remotely from anywhere is a great perk. It's the only one left.

Cons

Career Opportunities - we used to value ourselves on our commitment to helping people grow in their careers. If you're anything less than Senior II, you could be laid off, so think twice about internal mobility unless you're moving from Senior <> Senior role, which isn't happening for people starting in their journey. -Comp & Benefits - HubSpot has always paid less than the industry for the same role/tenure positions, the 401k is capped at 4%, and they've cut a lot of benefits in the name of efficiency. The culture used to make up for it, but now, with the layoffs/re-org and performance culture, take the first better offer you can find on Comp & Benefits; we'll lay you off just like they will. Culture and Values - HubSpot used to be a wonderful place with amazing co-workers, a fantastic leadership team, and a true outlier in transparency and employee respect. All gone now. It's just another BigCorp. You'll say hello to and goodbye to many great co-workers and learn some things, but don't plan on it being a company you can retire at. DI&B - We let go of ~50% of that team. Probably enough said. Senior management - another BigCorp. The CEO tries to be relatable but comes off as stiff, tone-deaf, and completely uninspiring. She supported all of the over-hiring, refused (by omission) to give up bonuses or comp for her mistakes, and only cared about the stock price going up - BigCorp. WLB - It's hard to have WLB when layoffs pile up, and you have to assume the work of a few more people.

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HubSpot Response
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Hi, sorry to hear you're disappointed. I think being disappointed in the layoff last year is more than fair, and you're not alone in feeling that way. I think there are a lot of other reasons to be proud of this organization, but understand your perspective and appreciate you sharing it. -Katie

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