Secret Lay-Offs, Terrible Salaries, & Cult Culture - Business Development Turo Employee Review

1.0
Oct 16, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good Remote & WFH Policy (Depending on your manager). Good benefits and work life balance

Cons

Constant secret lay-offs. The CEO doesn’t like to call them that due to it bringing employee morale down but it’s not fair. During company meetings we’re told if we aren’t happy or making ends meet with our salary then go elsewhere because others would be happy to have our positions. There was a meeting where we were shown how many people they fired and hired. That was a low blow. People aren’t actually as nice as they seem. Turo just shoves this cult like culture to make it seem as if we are way more collaborative than we actually are. I was skipped from a quarter bonus due to higher ups playing favoritism (my managers words). This company is slowly becoming bad and I know many who are waiting to leave. No career advancement.

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5.0
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Pros

Caring and supportive place to work.

Cons

The delayed IPO makes generating liquidity difficult.

5.0
Feb 26, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been at Turo for over seven years, and that alone says a lot about how I feel about this place. I’ve learned so much here. I’ve grown as a professional, taken on real responsibility, made mistakes, learned from them, and been given the opportunity to improve and keep moving forward. This environment builds confidence and loyalty. The work is challenging in a good way. It has pushed me to think bigger and solve meaningful problems, and when you make progress, you can actually see the impact, especially on the government relations team. The people truly make it special, from the CEO to the CLO to my VP and Director. There’s strong collaboration, a sense of ownership, and a team that genuinely cares. I’m proud to be here and excited about what we’re continuing to build.

Cons

Like any growing company, it hasn’t always been smooth. We’ve been through ups and downs together, and that has built trust, but it hasn’t been without difficulty. We’re back in a hybrid model now, and while we’ve adapted well, change takes adjustment. We’ve also experienced departures and layoffs, which was tough because we lost some really good apples. That part was not easy. But even through those moments, the company has continued to evolve, and change has brought new opportunities and fresh energy.

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