Incredible turnover, uncompetitive pay, unstable operations, no support from senior management, and an incredibly toxic and racist environment.
Working at Wayfair was a horrible experience. Because of my lower position compared to others on my team, plenty of responsibilities fell on me as a "stretch opportunity" even though it was just an excuse to overwork and underpay me. Each review cycle, I outperformed most people on my team and set the bar in a handful of metrics; however, minor opportunity areas (such as one-off mistakes that were not trivial) prevented me from getting the title and compensation I deserved. It was exhausting to take on more and more projects without proper recognition and pay. There was a metaphorical carrot that was continuously dangled over my head, which only resulted in extreme burnout and no promise for my career growth. Furthermore, upper management takes credit for the work that the L1s and L2s produce, only looking out for themselves and not the greater team. Finally, stop talking about DEI efforts and actually start to make actionable change.
