The most toxic workplace I have ever worked in - Anonymous employee Bolt Employee Review

1.0
2 May 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

average salary nice office building

Cons

Probably the most incompetent management I have ever seen in my life. The whole thing is run like a frat house by tech bros. Most people leave or are fired within 6 months. If you are already in a nice job, don't change to Bolt. They are selling false dreams Highly stressful environment and to them, you are just an expandable employee

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Bolt Response
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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and we take this kind of feedback seriously. At Bolt, we’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our employees, and it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short in your case. If you have more detailed feedback or would like to share your thoughts further, we’d love to hear from you directly. Feel free to reach out to us via glassdoor.feedback@bolt.eu

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