Bad leadership. I used to love this place. I don’t recognize it anymore. - Software Engineer Nextdoor Employee Review

1.0
Sep 14, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

• Once rallied around a mission to build a kinder world. • Previously enjoyed autonomy in work. • Base salary remains competitive.

Cons

• Deterioration of leadership leading to a fear-based culture. • Retaliation against dissenting voices under the guise of “disagree and commit.” • High attrition rates, especially among veteran engineers. • Unkept promises regarding layoffs, followed by an aggressive PIP culture. • Constant shifts in product direction and frequent team reorganizations. • Perceived absence of hands-on leadership from the CEO. • Return-to-office decisions that disregarded employee safety and well-being. • Office location in an area where many employees feel unsafe. • Insensitive and out-of-touch responses to employee concerns.

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Nextdoor Response
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Hi neighbor, Thanks for your review. Your feedback will be invaluable in helping us identify areas where we can make meaningful changes and enhancements. We genuinely believe that open and honest dialogue is key to building a supportive and fulfilling workplace culture. To further address your concerns, we’d recommend setting up time to speak with a member of the People Business Partner team. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

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