Used to be the best of the best - Lead Consultant Developer Thoughtworks Employee Review

2.0
16 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The people are incredible, with diverse and talented individuals from around the globe. - Although our culture—known for its collaboration, mentorship, agile practices, and strong engineering capabilities—has faced challenges since the company went public, elements of it persist. However, these may diminish further, or completely disappear, in the next 1-3 years. - There are still opportunities for career advancement into leadership or executive roles. Advancing in the engineer ladder is also fairly easy, but don’t expect much change in your compensation

Cons

- The company has been reducing benefits, and raises are infrequent and minimal. Meanwhile, executives remain unaffected by the poor performance of the company’s stock in the market. - The company culture is being dismantled - Several longstanding employees, and some of the most amazing professionals out there, have been terminated or laid off just as they were about to qualify for a sabbatical(3 months off) after ten years of service, which speaks volumes about the current direction of the company. This would never have happened before we went public -Work-life balance can be challenging, particularly for those in leadership roles such as project managers or tech leads, who often need to participate in early morning and/or late night calls on a regular basis. -There's a lack of investment in initiatives for employee engagement, leading to increased feelings of isolation among colleagues. - Lack of involvement from SMEs and Principal Engineers in projects is evident. Previously, one of our core strengths was knowing how to utilize industry experts to cultivate our culture and disseminate knowledge. Now, they are mostly being used to sell projects. Let's face it, we're on a one-way trip to disaster town. It's likely we'll get chopped up to resemble every other mediocre consultancy that prioritizes quantity over quality. Tragically, we've plummeted from being the best place I’ve ever worked to scraping the bottom of the barrel in just a few years...

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Thoughtworks Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. If you're comfortable I would like to discuss this with you in more detail. Please reach out to me at tim.ogorman@thoughtworks.com. If you are not comfortable reaching out to me then please reach out to any of the business leaders you are comfortable discussing your concerns with. You can even do so anonymously if you would prefer. Thank you again for your feedback.

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Thoughtworks Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed reflection on your experience. We appreciate the perspective you’ve shared, including the contributions and growth you describe during your time at Thoughtworks. We appreciate the perspective you’ve shared, including your contributions during your time at Thoughtworks. Feedback like yours helps us continue reviewing how we support our teams, growth paths and overall employee experience. If you’d like to share more, feel free to reach out to tim.ogorman@thoughtworks.com
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