Feel like I’m a child at high school again - Anonymous employee JobAdder Employee Review

1.0
7 May 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I did make some nice friendships. Great offices

Cons

I was part of the 20% of the business that was laid off due to COVID19... If you don’t drink alcohol there are very little benefits in this business. Free beer doesn’t make up for lack of managerial support, career progression, work flexibility or any kind of employee benefits. The most disturbing thing about working at JobAdder is that so many people ‘disappear’ without any warning. Probation periods mean nothing. My experience is that everyone constantly feels as if they are walking on eggshells.

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JobAdder Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review - the decision to make changes as a direct result of COVID-19 was not taken lightly and a very challenging time for everyone involved - especially those staff where their roles were no longer required. All the best and I am glad you made some friends during your time with us.

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5.0
26 Apr 2023
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Pros

Culture was great, team was awesome

Cons

Tech Stack was lacking, product minimal differentiators

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JobAdder Response
3y
Hi there, Thank you for providing this review! I couldn't agree more, the culture is amazing at JA! I will pass on your feedback and I hope you continue to enjoy JobAdder :))
3.0
28 May 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Small enough team that people mostly got along. Base salary was not bad.

Cons

Very limited voice. Constant fear of being fired due to how management would interact with you. They did not fully understand who did what in the team. Did not show equal appreciation to all parties involved in releasing a quality product. Alcohol consumption was very encouraged. You would be shamed if you did not drink. Strict 8:30 - 5:30 work day. I am fine with the length of the work day but flexibility of start and end time would have been nice. Benefits were lacking in quality and quantity. That would be fine if the company gave a plus elsewhere such as schedule but it did not.

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JobAdder Response
10y
Thanks for your review. You are right in that cultures can vary from office to office, so we have worked hard to ensure everyone at JA understands our core company culture. This includes all employees coming to Sydney at least once a year to get to know the whole team. In the year since you were there a lot has changed and we are extremely happy with the team we have in the US now. Thanks again for your input and all the best.
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