Sweat Shop - Full Underwriter Rocket Employee Review

1.0
Dec 13, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Really cool desks. At the push of a button you can set it up so you sit in your chair working or a different button raise it so you can stand and work. Also, there is a minimum of 2 monitors at all desks, at times I even had 3.

Cons

Crazy hours. You are required to work at least 50 hours a week before you leave Friday. Then you have to work 2 Saturdays a month. Realistically I was averaging almost 60 hours a week. This work load is not seasonal, it is year round. If it is a week with a holiday, you still need to get 40 hours in. The overtime pay is a joke. I was there a year and I still don't understand it. It is less than minimum wage. You have to work downtown Detroit. I know that some of our employees have been assaulted walking to and from their cars, BTW the average walking time to get from your designated parking garage and your office building is 5 - 15 minutes.

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Pros

Great benefits and a fantastic culture!

Cons

Long hours and always changing

4.0
Jul 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Team members are fully engaged and committed - Ever-evolving market has trickle down effects on the work and scope (for me this is a pro, but not for everyone) - Highly transparent and frequent communication from leadership

Cons

- Heavy focus on in-person employee experiences - it can feel disconnected to be a hybrid / remote team member - Lots of lingo and vernacular specific to Rocket can feel disorienting - Goalpost changes a lot

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