Great benefits and interesting work, but instability exists - Anonymous employee Upwork Employee Review

3.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work, team offsites, great benefits, interesting work

Cons

Constant need for company changes, layoffs, huge push for AI, leadership not forthcoming

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Pros

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Cons

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