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Credit Karma

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Not a great place for high-achiever - Anonymous employee Credit Karma Employee Review

2.0
Mar 9, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Work-life balance exists for engineers * Profitable company with great brand awareness. Everyone knows about Credit Karma and not because of bad press * Helpful people are everywhere * Great events and HR team that plans fun events and swag

Cons

* Culture outside of engineering is poor: not a place for high-performers that want to get things done * People create bureaucracy for job security or because they don't want to do anything * Management, especially in business development and marketing, is poor * Compensation is below market

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Credit Karma Response
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Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. You have been with Credit Karma for a while, and we’re grateful for your feedback. We regret that you haven’t had a positive employee experience and truly wish the best for your career. We’re still open to your suggestions if you’d like to share them with us. You can email us at executiveteam@creditkarma.com.

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Abrupt Termination: After 11 months in role, my contract was terminated early with no warning (and effective immediately) via a 5 min call with my agency's recruiter. There was no response from management when requesting final sync. Instability/Job Security: The looming integration with Intuit creates a constant backdrop of anxiety. I can tell the company is doing its best to stay competitive and ahead of the curve. However, the immense value placed on automation and AI can make employees feel replaceable and like they're working themselves out of a job. Lack of Process/Planning: Fast-paced and reactive culture. Attempts to introduce better workflows or quarterly planning to manage workload were often met with resistance or dismissed. Without procedures in place, managers also feel the need to micro-manage. Advice for Contractors: Negotiate a 4-week notice period into your agreement so they cannot terminate you immediately without pay. Ensure your agency is offering PTO/Sick time as well. All benefits are negotiable. Do not work overtime expecting loyalty or conversion. Set boundaries.

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