If you care about doing great work, think twice. - Anonymous employee Swoogo Employee Review

1.0
May 3, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

•Some really great people work here. Talented, kind, and genuinely trying to do good work The original idea behind the product was smart and met a real need in the market You’ll learn how to navigate difficult environments, which can be a growth experience (though not always a fun one)

Cons

The product hasn’t evolved much in years, but prices have skyrocketed. (Also no longer transparent) Most of leadership is in their role for the first time and it shows There’s very little room for disagreement or critical thinking. If you ask questions or push back, you’re seen as negative A lot of decisions feel arbitrary. People are praised one month and let go the next with no explanation The culture values loyalty over results. Saying yes to leadership matters more than doing great work Burnout is common and support is limited

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5.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent culture and benefits, competitive compensation, and people who actually care about what they do and each other.

Cons

High amount of turnover and rapid changes in direction/planning.

2.0
Mar 31, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- While not exceptionally differentiated, the product is solid - Customers love the product, the company, and the people - Most of the ICs care about doing a good job and are fun to work with

Cons

- Like most startups, there's a cult-like atmosphere that feels more like high school than a professional work environment. That can be fun for some, but at Swoogo, it also comes with a toxic positivity that rejects criticism and has people caring more about their cliques and work friends than in actually getting good work done. - Poor leadership at the executive level as well as people leaders in certain departments. Business strategies and priorities change at a whim, and the CEO has admitted to making strategic mistakes and likes to change his mind on huge decisions at the last minute. - The CEO says he cares about his employees and work/life balance but when major issues are raised, they are mentioned and then ignored until people stop asking about them. There's no follow-through or accountability. - Leaders play favorites and certain employees are above reproach. - Overall, there isn't enough experience at the leadership level. People are hired and fired after just a few months, and while they say they want to hire people for experience, leaders often disregard that experience for their own opinions. Micromanagement is a huge issue.

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