Pros
The pros are covered by other reviews. In general there are employees who are happy at GR SF HQ, but also a good number who are unhappy, have left, are sticking it out for the benefits, or see their job as "a job," so look past the company's fantastic PR, Glassdoor and recruitment efforts. Look past the smoke & mirrors. Ask hard questions, and be aware of the turnover and negative reviews here in determining if it's right for you. There's a reason this company is no longer a Glassdoor top company to work for.
Cons
The cons shared in other reviews are true and worth expanding on. -"Politics ruined our company": It's easy to get swayed by the charismatic company meetings and startup kool-aid, but beneath the surface and especially at the leadership level tactics like spying, bating, mind games, manipulation, CYA, intimidation, putting people against each other, and fear are used for political motives, ultimately creating a company wide culture that focuses on politics instead of good work. It's unfortunate and unnecessary. -"Cliques": As also mentioned in other reviews, GR is not a meritocracy. Being part of the inner circle cliques is much more important than qualifications. Politics, relationships and keeping people in leadership roles they'd never get elsewhere because of their friendships with the right people trumps quality work output, respect for professions and retention. Some call it "growing pains," but it's more reflective of poor decision making from management that will happen regardless of the stage the company is at. -"Leadership is focused on building a successful, venture-backed business, not on growing employees": Learning and advancement is mainly done on your own through doing work. Strong professionals, leaders, and managers at the top who educate, lead, inspire, motivate, pass along their expertise, and have both the hard and soft skills to be in those positions are lacking.
