Run at all costs - Anonymous employee Thoughtworks Employee Review

1.0
19 Aug 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get to join somewhere that used to be respected for its technical knowledge.

Cons

- Blind leading the blind into a pit of bad decisions - Leaders at all levels take no responsibility for their actions. It's someone else's fault, a "macro economic environment", COVID, the "rest of the industry is suffering too" - Leaders at the highest level somehow got to keep their jobs through three layoffs, some even got promoted and continue to get more responsibility in spite of not being able to say in one sentence what Thoughtworks actually does for work - Profits mean nothing without "growth" - investors will always be first and if you think you'll get an ounce of budget you're just being flat out lied to - Lies, lies and more lies - Greed, greed and more greed - Cutting, closing offices, delaying payments, moving money around and playing all the games financially to look better than they are - Pay is the worst - a tiny pay rise in 3 years and then told to feel like we're special because we actually received something. The industry is paying 10-20% higher than TW.

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Thoughtworks Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us—we understand it’s been a challenging time. To ensure our long-term health and sustainability, we had to make some tough strategic decisions, including recent redundancies. With the reorganization, becoming a leaner organization, and our intent to go private again, we are optimistic about the future. We remain committed to creating a stable and supportive environment for our employees. If you have more to share or would like to discuss further, please reach out directly to Sanyam Sharma at sanyam.sharma@thoughtworks.com.

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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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