Layoffs are here, so is a retreat to Mexico - Anonymous employee Deepgram Employee Review

1.0
Mar 10, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most people (outside of some AEs and Sales) are really smart and friendly. WFH stipend. Unlimited time off (assuming you're in the right department)

Cons

Layoffs have started. 9% laid off literally a month before an all expenses paid company retreat to Mexico. Interesting use of funds. Gaslighting and false hope for the company are abundant. Zuckerberg style Zoom layoff.

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Deepgram Response
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Earlier this year, unfortunately we had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to several team members in response to changing business needs. This decision was not taken lightly and we tried our best to act with empathy. We provided generous separation benefits and offered support to help former DGers with their job search. Increasing community and collaboration was a major priority for us in 2023, especially with these shifting business needs, and so we decided to move forward with the offsite.

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