Good Company, great product, fuzzy future, imperfect leadership, - Anonymous employee Ancestry Employee Review

4.0
Dec 1, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The salary and benefits are excellent and the location of the offices and the physical workspaces are great. Coworkers are genuinely good (nice) and qualified people. The projects I had the opportunity to work on were challenging and fulfilling and contributed to my marketability in my profession. Many of my colleagues were also friends so going to work was pretty enjoyable.

Cons

Some employees in leadership roles lack crucial skills in dealing with subordinates and instill a sense of a ship without a rudder. Future success of the company relies too heavily on a few tenuous outside relationships. The departments and the fact that half of the offices are in another state makes things feel a little compartmentalized. The culture clash between the Provo and SF offices, although a great source of humor, can also be problematic at times.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, supportive team, smooth onboarding process, strong career stability, and meaningful work. My interview experience was very positive, and the recruiting and onboarding teams were helpful, responsive, and professional throughout the process.

Cons

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3.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

It’s a great product and people are customer obsessed.

Cons

Misogyny is baked in to the culture.

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