Corporate Big Brother Assembly Line Posing As A Technology Company - Project Manager Usablenet Employee Review

1.0
Oct 9, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Work with reputable recognizable brands. Excellent opportunity to learn through extreme stress and time management challenges. Great Resume item.

Cons

Usablenet would be best described as a deeply troubled sales-oriented company and culture pretending to be a mobile technology company. Quick easy to fake contracts are preferred over and innovative feature sets and quality products. The client keeps growing, but the stifling work environment, extremely political and unethical middle-management practices, and a dull forcefully uninviting environment makes this place by far one of the worst experiences of my life. Please do not work here. May fate have mercy on your soul.

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5.0
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Pros

Real responsibility Opportunity to talk to high level business people Learn all aspects of a technology company Upward mobility

Cons

Need to have an Entrepreneur-like mindset to be successful

5.0
Apr 6, 2025
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Pros

The organizational culture is exceptional—the Head of Human Resources genuinely cares about employees, and the VP of Sales stands out as one of the most honest and thoughtful leaders I've encountered. The company strikes a great balance in size: it's small enough that leadership in Marketing, Finance, and Legal are consistently accessible via email, yet large enough that someone is always available to handle urgent issues across time zones. Even though the organization operates fully remotely, teamwork is seamless, and unnecessary meetings are minimized, making work efficient and focused. Senior management is experienced, but also young enough to be trusted with navigating the rapid changes coming to technology in the next five years.

Cons

The organization strongly prioritizes efficiency, meaning company perks such as retreats, swag, and merchandise are minimal. Because the team is highly skilled, new hires must be prepared to hit the ground running to succeed. Additionally, the relatively flat, egalitarian structure might not appeal to individuals accustomed to the hierarchical ranking systems common at FAANG companies.

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