Stay Away. Ye Have Been Warned - Data Scientist Motive Employee Review

1.0
Mar 31, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The food was okay. Not sure if they still do that anymore

Cons

Dishonest management that reacts to situations without considering the consequences or consulting the empirical evidence. Company had a growth-at-all-costs attitude until the (ex-VC) CEO realized that that strategy was no longer en vogue among VCs, at which point he decided to pivot by firing a large fraction (>=50%) of the company's U.S. workforce. If you work at KT, know that you are not a valued employee; you are an expendable asset whose worth is determined solely by the particular project you've been assigned.

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

Strong people and culture. Genuinely good colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a place where talented people want to do good work. After many years here, the quality of the people is the thing I'd point to first. Real mission and real product. The work matters — building technology that has a tangible safety impact in the physical world. That gives the work a sense of purpose that's hard to find elsewhere.

Cons

Leadership and organizational clarity could be stronger. As the company has grown, clearer direction, more consistent decision-making, and steadier organizational structure would help people do their best work. Uncertainty. Periods of structural and strategic change can create a sense of instability that's tiring over time, even for people who are otherwise very committed to the company.

2.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-nice people you work with

Cons

- it’s a mess over there with a lot of layoffs and turnover. - they’ve taken away a lot of the incentives and bonuses promised in interviews

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