I highly recommand to run away from this company and not get into their trap. This company is based on a toxic, abusive and manipulative leadership. I had never thought such a corrupted culture could be even existed in the USA. Here is grounds for my advice:
1) The hidden leadership principle at the company is "seven stages of grief". This is the guiding rule for the CEO. The CEO evaluates peaple where are they in the seven stages after conversation then design plans to abuse. If you join VORTO you will go through those seven stages of grief as well.
2) There is an abusive leadership who expects employees to work 14 hours a day, both on weekdays and weekend. Keep in mind that for exempt employees there is no overtime compensation.
3) Equity award is a big lie. Employees are fired or quit due to the hostile leadership. I know at least 10 great people who went through this and got nothing.
4) While lots of the work could be done remotely they want emplyees to be in office despite COVID concerns. They evaluate employees based on long working rather than hard working or achievements or business impact.
5) Micromanagent but no guidance.
6) They make stuff up to overschedule employees to ensure they have no free time to seek opportunities or prepare for interviews.
7) There is no priority management and everything need to be done as soon as humanly possible. Lack of priority management put lots pressure on employees. But remember this is also a leverage to exploit employees.
8) "win or die", "10x speed" and "changing the world" are motos only to manipulate employees.
9) Employees' task are treated as super important before it gets done and undermined once the task is done. Employees never recieve a written performace review. This is to ensure employees have no legal leverage against the company.
10) This is not a fit company for those who value their health. Unhealthy behaviors such as drinking too much of energy drinks or smoking are promoted.
If you are not convinced to run away so far, here is my advice for the job candidates.
1) I highly recommend you to never accept an offer from this company without a few informational interviews with former employees. VORTO is a small company and former employees are not able to post reviews online as it easily reveal their identities and will hurt them further.
2) Think carefully before joining about your plan after this company and have a plan B. With high probability you will quit or get fired in less than a year. Think and prepare for your next job from day one.
3) Think about your plan after involuntary termination. Involuntary termination without notice will hurt your career a lot. It will take few month to find a new job since employers have concerns about why you were terminated and it takes a while to find an employer who give you the second chance.
4) Read other former employees' reviews on glassdoor and see number of likes they recieved. These long reviews and those likes are for a reason here, to help you make an informed decision. Be informed, be vigilent and be prepared.
