Boys club with a great product - Anonymous employee WHOOP Employee Review

2.0
8 Feb 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- really cool product that actually has the ability to change the wearable space as we know it - some of the smartest co-workers who are genuinely amazing at what they do - new office looks like it’ll be really nice

Cons

- The epitome of a boys club. If you’re not a bro who can hang, this probably isn’t the place for you. I’ve constantly seen white male frat bro peers get credit for more/more opportunities than others who are doing a better job but don’t watch ESPN every day - Despite saying there’s a ton of room for growth here, for most people that’s truly not the case. They’d rather higher someone from outside one level above you than promote you. They will continue to add more and more responsibilities onto your plate but not give you the promotion for it - Not much of a work life balance in certain HQ (non-MSR) departments - The people they do choose to promote do not have the skills it takes to be a good manager and there isn’t much formal people management training besides a few seminars here and there - There will be forced hybrid work come the new HQ opening so a lot of remote roles will end (again, not MSR) - Recent layoffs make future of the company feel uncertain

Explore other reviews about WHOOP

5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company to work at, fast-paced, and everyone is very personable.

Cons

I honestly had a really good experience.

2.0
13 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The CEO appears to have a clear and compelling long term vision. The product has strong brand loyalty and a passionate user base.

Cons

Internal politics and misaligned priorities can slow progress and decision making. Some decisions do not appear to be grounded purely in what is best for the user or product. Development cycles can feel long, sometimes taking 2 to 3 years for meaningful product evolution. Several larger departments appear to lack a well balanced mix of experienced, merit driven, and deeply knowledgeable contributors, which can lead to disconnects between teams and ultimately show up in the product. Egos and internal agendas at times overshadow collaboration and product focused thinking.

3
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All