If you like Stockholm Syndrome, Nest DC is for you! - Executive Assistant Nest DC Employee Review

1.0
Aug 21, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are no pros. Any culture benefits they tell you about while interviewing will be held against you if you actually use them. Everything you read about Nest and the CEO will draw you in, and it tricked me too. I should have run when they were discussing the flaws of former employees in my interview. It's a casual workplace where you're judged for "underdressing", and everyone who uses their "unlimited vacation" is considered lazy, unless it's the CEO. If you're one of the favorites you can do whatever you want, provided that you're willing to say yes to everything you're asked to do at any hour of the day. Employees are offered the "opportunity" to invest in the CEO's other companies as a reward for good behavior, at a stock price that she determines. HINT: It's not a real stock valuation. You'll be given a "holiday bonus" of the amount that you're expected to invest (which is taxed as income, naturally), and harassed endlessly if you decline. It's a naked cash grab that the upper management supports and enables.

Cons

All reviews should be taken with a grain of salt, except this one. Nest DC is a good concept being driven into the ground by the CEO. The culture is unbelievably toxic and it all trickles down from the top. Roles are not clearly defined and responsibilities are piled on with no change in compensation or training. Finances are highly questionable, but don't ask any questions. They're constantly scrambling to address the latest emergency with no thought about sustainable growth or a positive work environment. There's no possibility of meaningful success here, as rewards and punishments are handed out according to the CEO's mood on any given day. Run far, far away.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very family like feeling. Easy to get help or advice on moving things along. Fun activities and meetings here are also fun. Very inclusive of all people and they truly mean it. Lisa never stops looking for ways to streamline processes. She and leadership team are always available to help. Offices are glass panels and usually opened. Lisa interrupted a Zoom meeting to quickly say hello to me, door open, meeting on! Happy hours, always food ( no one goes hungry in the Nest). Happy place to work at and Lisa is FUN and super creative. She never stops trying to make us happy and keep us working. Very innovative. This really is a caring company and an amazing leader. Nest came at a very bad time to lift me up and am eternally grateful to Lisa and the team.

Cons

It gets busy, Instructions on showings or access aren't always up to date but we can and should change them to help other Nesters. That's it.

5.0
Jan 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Varied and interesting work that keeps you engaged and constantly learning Real responsibility and trust given early on Opportunity to work with hardworking, motivated people who are supportive and collaborative Strong learning environment that builds practical, transferable skills Experience that helped prepare me well for a role at a large, well-known company

Cons

Fast-paced environment, which can feel like a lot at times if you’re new Steep learning curve at the beginning

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