Worse Experience - HR Specialist Blue Origin Employee Review

1.0
Sep 5, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offered four weeks of PTO, which was combined with sick leave. While this can be seen as both a pro and a con, depending on how you use it, it was a benefit to consider. Additionally, the overall benefits package was decent.

Cons

During my time at Blue Origin, I found that the HR management was often disorganized and struggled to provide clear direction. There was a noticeable lack of support from both my team and my manager, which significantly impacted my overall experience. When I was laid off, the process left me feeling undervalued and questioning my professional skills and knowledge. The work environment at Blue Origin can be extremely demanding, to the point where it feels like you are being pushed to your limits. Unfortunately, this environment contributed to my personal struggles and self-doubt. Based on my experience, I would advise HR professionals to carefully consider this workplace. The support and recognition you might expect may not be present, and the demands can be overwhelming.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

4 weeks of PTO, good benefits, free drinks and snacks available at all locations.

Cons

Leadership is inconsistent and often incompetent, company is very segmentalized and each group operates to different goals and schedules, poor communication with other parts of the company and with leadership. There is an overarching Yes-men mentality amongst leadership, and they often are just aiming to not be the group to be to blame for delays or failures. Personal growth is limited and widely ranges between different groups, there are areas where people see regular raises and promotions, while the majority seems to be told there are freezes or that they will be put in for next cycle. Pay has fallen behind, in the past they used to pay well and above the industry standard, but have not kept pace. Hours can be very long, again dependent on your group, some people may enjoy things like work from home or flexible schedules, but the majority are asked to work long hours and even support roles that could be remote are forced to be on site, despite a lack of space for the number of employees. I moved desks locations and buildings 6 times in 3 years. Re-orgs happen every 6 months, and create significant instability within the company, but rarely bring positive improvements. Good talent is not rewarded, and leaving quickly.

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