The Good Place* - Anonymous employee Duolingo Employee Review

2.0
Mar 15, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very nice offices, very generous perks, and some super awesome colleagues.

Cons

I once heard Duolingo described as the Good Place and thought it was spot on. Very shiny happy environment on the surface that gaslights you into thinking you're the only one not having a good time. Meanwhile there is relentless pressure to grow exponentially, widespread severe burnout, and an organizational culture that either encourages or at least sanctions systemic micromanagement. I don't think it was always this way, but has gone downhill in the last year or so unfortunately.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

Mission, smart and kind people, great work, hard working teams focused on results and delivering against an awesome mission. People push themselves and each other to learn and grow. Swarms of smart and creative problem solvers.

Cons

Small number of people are unhappy and instead of leaving they complain. A lot. I think it's like this everywhere but in a smaller company you feel it.

3.0
Apr 18, 2026
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Pros

1. Great, and I mean great people 2. PTO policy very generous and unlimited sick time 3. Pretty flexible hours and the offices themselves are nice. 4. Super good for new grads, do your time for a couple years then move on.

Cons

1. Pittsburgh is the worst city I’ve ever had to live in. If that’s your assigned office good luck trying to transfer. No ability for remote work even temporary for legitimate family reasons. 2. Promos are based on favoritism. If you’re saddled with a bad manager you get a bad review for no reason. If your manager doesn’t like you, they will complain to others on the team about you behind your back.

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