Time vs. Loneliness - Communications Specialist Toptal Employee Review

5.0
May 25, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Time. Living in a country where it takes at least a couple of hours to commute to and from work, Toptal has provided me with time that I don't need to spend on commuting at all. I can now spend it having quality time with my family, going for a leisurely ride on my bike, hanging out with friends, reading a book, or watching cat videos online.

Cons

Loneliness. It does get lonely at times not having your officemates physically present. Thankfully, Toptal sponsors co-working days.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Toptal has been my favorite place to work so far! • The flexibility of remote work is amazing. • I’ve had the chance to work with fantastic clients. • The internal team is supportive, talented, and a pleasure to work with.

Cons

Sometimes it can take a bit longer to find a new engagement if you’re looking for opportunities in Asian time zones. In my experience, Europe and the Americas tend to have more opportunities and faster matching.

1.0
Jul 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Met some good dedicated employees and freelance workers.

Cons

Lack of any real industry solutions or capabilities since 100% of delivery services are freelance contractors. Model has been successful as providing staff augmentation to clients, but all intellectual capital and outcomes are owned by the clients or the freelancer. Toptal is simply a staffing platform broker who marks up the freelance talent. Great if you need a plumber, but not if you're planning to build a bathroom.

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