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Titanic circling the drain.... - Anonymous employee Zoom Communications Employee Review

1.0
Jan 30, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent salaries/stock options (when they actually had a nice stock price)

Cons

Dictator CEO that pretends to care, but only wants people to say "yes" to whatever he wants - any disagreements get you pushed out No strategy/vision - CEO only responds to whatever the wind blows in his ear that day/minute/etc. - it's constantly changing so who even knows what his grand plan is supposed to be Terrible, horrible, no good managers that have NEVER led teams and NEVER worked in corporate environments and they favor those that remain silent and/or agree with them at all times COO is a complete moron and only cares about how she looks on social media and her money - no clue how she was promoted to the level she's at, but she is incompetent and a liar about anything/everything she says - do not trust her or the CEO Pretend culture of care, but then telling people to RTO or leave and then trying to back peddle on All Hands - let's make a product that is specifically designed for remote work and then not use it - yes, that makes tons of sense None of the departments work together well so people are all over the place without any clear understanding of why they are doing the busy work they have been tasked with doing Bloated in many areas but short-staffed in others - they actually cut the marketing team because the CEO believes he understand branding and marketing - check out that horrible playoff commercial if you need proof of his bad decision making in that area Benefits have been completely stripped or wiped to the bare minimum so the only real thing they have is the salary and stock options, but I don't think that's holding most employees over as much as they think So many lies from the leadership team and then they claim to have said something else when called out by the entire company - again, don't believe or trust any of them as they are self-centered and not self-aware

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flexible hours, reasonable deadlines. good pay.

Cons

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Zoom Communications Response
3w
It’s great to hear that you value the flexible hours, reasonable deadlines, and competitive compensation. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and your continued dedication as a member of the Zoom team.
3.0
Apr 12, 2026
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Pros

Native C++ client Bar is low for being a domain expert - knowledge the average Silicon Valley engineer should have is somehow in short supply there, so it's easier to stand out Pay was OK, while it lasted

Cons

Repeated rounds of layoffs, with departed colleagues' work being heaped on those remaining, left everyone miserable and stressed and just waiting for when our turn is next. My boss actually announced development was shifting to "startup mode", and when I asked if that means more upside or flexibility or equity or any of the other reasons you may choose a startup over a large established company, the answer was, "no, just more work" (!?!) Serious culture and power divide between overseas and California based development teams. Zero career growth investment in employees; no training or conferences except those offered by Zoom. Fired entire DEI team CEO attended Melania's movie premier

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Zoom Communications Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. We understand how changes in leadership and hiring approaches can significantly impact team dynamics and overall culture. Your feedback highlights the importance of internal mobility, leadership alignment, and ensuring that employee voices are heard across regions. We appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed and candid feedback, and we appreciate the positives you found during your time. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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