VarageSale Reviews

Pros

I'm so thankful that I have a job that I enjoy everyday. VarageSale has an awesome startup culture, without the usual startup craziness and long hours. The executive team has done a great job at creating a culture that is fun, yet at the same time values peoples personal lives. I am able to come to work refreshed everyday and get started on the challenges ahead. In my past roles with other startups, I worked 12 hour days and found it hard to keep my passion. I was warmly welcomed into the VarageSale family and I have already built some great relationships. I feel respected. I have a ton of autonomy in my daily work. I also have a life outside of work which is so imperative to me.

Cons

Earlier this year, due to a change in strategy, some extremely talented members of the team were laid off. Most of those laid off have landed on their feet and found other great opportunities. Layoffs are scary, but par for the course for a startup of this size.

Pros

Great group of passionate people, who enjoy the work they do, and the impact that VarageSale has on communities. Not often you get to work somewhere that can profoundly impact the lives of the people using it. I've been both a front-end developer and Product Manager and loved both roles. Talented dev (and ops) team that keep things humming. I love being able to do multiple deployments each day! The product team is rock solid too. Hyper focused on delivering value, MVP'ing when it makes sense, and using user tests and member feedback to verify UX prior to shipping. Andrew the new CEO brought a product lead growth focus to the team, increased transparency, and is creating a data driven culture with clear goals for everything we do. He started his tenure by chatting individually with everyone in the team to get feedback and ideas which was awesome. Lastly, great culture. Had our work offsite last week. Was brilliant to hang as company, workshop ideas/needs/opportunities and see those getting funneled into our next quarter roadmap. Also nice to have patio drinks afterwards :)

Cons

Can't get amazing new people in the door fast enough. Common issue.

Pros

Founders really do care about the Company and love the employees and users. They truly live the product each and every day and that resonates through VarageSale. Employees are smart, passionate, genuine and real - no egos. Fabulous office with great perks and culture. The people make the culture and there are frequent events and activities to provide fun ways to hang out with your colleagues. Management very open and approachable. Work-life balance fully respected and everyone is really empowered to do their best and are rewarded.

Cons

Must be willing to adapt to change. As with any start-up situations change and employees need to be able to roll with change.

Pros

Great company to work at in Toronto. People are smart, nice, genuine and generally great to be around everyday. Management treats people well without feeling like they're trying to buy our love and appreciation. The pace is fast and little red tape on doing things and they are eager to do new things or something never done before in our industry. It's growing quickly so lots of career development opportunities, but know you'll be facing change so be prepared for that. Family friendly environment with events that involve partners & children so people can get to know people on a non-work level. Plus, probably the nicest office design/space in Toronto.

Cons

One day per week we run out of our fancy free snacks. Madness ;)

Pros

Amazing owners and employees! You feel like you are working with your closest friends, all with the same common goal. The communication is amazing between staff, departments and management. The platform is incredible. I have the opportunity to work with internal employees as well as end users. I wish there were more companies that ran this way - truly one of the best places I've ever worked. A perfect balance of fun and hard work.

Cons

The product is too addicting.... when you're not working, you want to be on it all the time for personal reasons. I

Pros

Good compensation (and interesting stock options), great office, lots of perks, management and owners really care for employees and strive to preserve work/life balance. Target audience is unlike anywhere else, and love the product to the core. Interesting technology stack.

Cons

Occasional ball dropped by excess of entitlement; onboarding could be improved.

Pros

- Everyone is very passionate about the work they do and it is very evident working in a very collaborative environment. Ideas are valued from everyone within the company, not just one particular dept or person - Family friendly atmosphere, we even have had a "meet the family night" - New office, beer fridge, pool table, ping-pong, scooters, goodlife mambership lots of fun! - This company is going to go far!

Cons

- Sometimes have to work long hours because of the start-up life, things are changing rapidly - have to be ok with that, not for the slow-paced!