Cannot stay silent any longer! Resigning soon! - Technical Manager ReadyTech Employee Review

1.0
23 Jul 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is quiet. It is located in the good part of Oakland. Near startups for other opportunities when it's time to leave ReadyTech!

Cons

Management is not loyal despite what the director and owner convey! It's all talk when they recruit you. My friend and colleague worked here for 4 years as the designer. He made a couple cordial feedbacks to management on employee benefits and they unexpectedly escorted him out the next day. They outsourced his duties overseas to Ukraine. How's that for loyalty and open door policy for you? Don't worry....by the time you found out who wrote this. I'll be out of here!

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ReadyTech Response
9y
When the colleague you refer to left the company, I sent a candid company email explaining the reasons behind the decision. It was in no way related to any feedback this person gave to management, nor was the position outsourced. In that email I also invited anyone who had questions or concerns to come talk to me. We are lucky at ReadyTech to have a level of stability that is uncommon in the tech industry, and that means we have not had the upheaval of cyclical hiring and layoffs that is the norm for many tech companies. And that is great, because we do value everyone on our team, and we rarely have to make a tough decision such as the one above. You say you will be "out of here" soon. In that case, it couldn't hurt for you to talk to me about your concerns. I would hear you out, and perhaps we could even come up with some solutions. I welcome you feedback. Amanda, Director of Finance, amatthews@readytech.com, 510-480-3121

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Pros

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5.0
1 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I'm part of the sales/marketing team, so my feedback is only based on working with this team. - It's cool working for a company that powers the online training programs of amazing companies like Google, Esri, Tableau, Johnson Controls, FICO - Flexibility around your role; people with initiative, curiosity and drive will thrive here - Ideas are pushed forward on merit ... no company is perfect, but ReadyTech is more merit-based than other companies I've worked for - Transparent and no-nonsense culture, great if you have a "let's get it done" attitude - Well-run and conservative with regards to finances; aggressive and innovative with regards to product development and technology - Great mix of junior, middle and experienced people - so new ideas are mixed with established norms - Great location in Uptown Oakland within 5 minutes of public transport, restaurants, bars, Lake Merritt, Whole Foods - Generous retirement plan at 33% 401k match with no cap - Work-life balance is encouraged and generous

Cons

- If you need structure and a well-defined box, you could struggle at ReadyTech because of how rapidly things change - Lots of tech companies moving to Uptown Oakland, so the easy parking and low(er) costs might not last

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ReadyTech Response
9y
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and for the positive feedback! If you think of anything we can do to make it a better place, let me know. Amanda, Director of Finance, amatthews@readytech.com, 510-480-3121
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