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Sep 13, 2024
Former employee, more than 1 year
Richmond, VA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Above-market pay. Lots of perks.
Cons
Before joining CoStar, I only knew of them as a data company but was unaware of their negative reputation. The company is highly metrics-driven, focusing on quantity over quality. Many long-term employees seemed unhappy but stayed due to the high pay, often gaming the system to meet targets with minimal effort. The management culture is toxic, with frequent berating instead of constructive feedback. CoStar made headlines for its poor work environment; from my experience, it's all true—if not worse. If you value your mental and physical health, I advise you to stay away.