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- English (10 reviews)
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Culture, support, opportunity to work with a rare market
Cons
None that I can think of
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Impeccable interview experience 3 stage process with Customer success task. Transparent with Company goals and how you will fit into achieving them Friendly work environment
Cons
No cons as of yet
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Nice working on a product that users do actually get a lot of value from, and there are a handful of talented people (although some have left or are contractors).
Cons
If you’re a woman on the tech side of the business, expect to be faced with sexism, and to be completely unsupported when you raise these issues with leadership. When I started working at OW I got really positive feedback from my manager, colleagues and the founders. After raising issues of sexism from the all male engineering team I worked with, the attitude from my manager completely changed and an opportunity that was promised in several conservations prior was suddenly taken away without a clear explanation as to why. When I quit because of this my manager commented (in relation to why it was for the best that I was leaving) that I have “high standards and strong principles”. Clearly qualities that this business does not value. While working at OW, I had to take 2 weeks off work due to the stress and anxiety becoming so bad that I couldn’t eat, sleep and struggled to breathe properly. On returning to work, I was faced with being micromanaged, given critical feedback and having lots of additional work piled on to me, as my manager thought that was the best time to make lots of process changes that required a lot of work from me to set up. When I told my manager that I needed time off to attend a funeral of a close family member, he couldn’t even be bothered to say “I sorry for your loss”, or check if I was OK the day after. So while the founders may talk about how they care about everyone's mental health and that it is important that we “look out for each other” it is pretty difficult to believe. It is always hard to stand up to these difficult issues in the workplace. It was so much harder at OW as not one person stood up with me.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We regret that you had a negative experience at the end of your time with Orbital Witness. We encourage and take employee feedback seriously and really appreciate the time you took to discuss the situation with us. We want to foster female talent in all areas of the business and are still learning how to do better as we grow. We'd welcome your thoughts on how to provide a more positive working environment for everyone - please feel free to write to us directly with your suggestions (founders@orbitalwitness.com).
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Great team and company culture/environment. Founders are real people and very supportive to all employees - makes you want to come in (or log on) everyday. Lots of development and growth opportunities alongside a great support system - exactly what you need from a workplace. Loved my time at Orbital Witness, learned so much in such a short period of time. I unfortunately had to leave due to personal reasons and all management was super supportive and understanding and helped me out immensely during very difficult times for me. Really great company to be a part of. The work is interesting and product absolutely brilliant, the future seems very bright for Orbital Witness.
Cons
No cons that I can think of. Very fast-paced environment, something you expect from a growing start-up, may not be for everyone.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
An exciting workplace full of rewarding challenges and opportunities to grow
RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Opportunities to learn and work with the latest exciting tech! Friendly work environment where I feel comfortable asking for help, collaborating with others, and sharing my ideas. This is a team where you can make a difference and have your voice heard on all facets of the company's product and direction. Additionally, our monthly customer monthly reviews provide vision on the impact of your contributions which is massively rewarding :)
Cons
Startups tend to lack discipline and structure in the early stages, however, this provides you with an opportunity to put forward ideas and contribute to the culture unlike a larger company where everything is already established.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
The team's ambition, energy and vision makes it such an interesting place to work. The culture of transparency, encouraging autonomous work and aiming high is refreshing and encourages me to challenge my own thinking and way of working. This isn't just a place to work, it's a place to learn and grow alongside some great individuals.
Cons
Prepare to wear many hats! Everyone pitches in as the company grows which is great for personal development, but may not be for everyone.
Continue reading - Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
- The place is full of new challenges, every day; you'll learn and grow constantly. - An opportunity to share your ideas and make the company and products better. - People are fun, supportive, and friendly. - Totally innovative company whose value can go 1000x up in a couple of years.
Cons
- nothing gets on my mind
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Taking a job at such an early stage startup was a risk, but I'm so glad I took it. Not only have I watched the company grow, but I've learnt an insane amount. My career and professional development has no doubt accelerated as a result. The founders are super engaged and very supportive of everyone taking responsibility for their own work and career development. The team is a good mix of people, meaning you can hear different perspectives and learn about all aspects of the business. Information and decision making processes are very transparent and done as a team. It's a pleasure to work for a company where everyone is motivated by the same goal and the customers love the product. Working hours are fine and there's flexibility to work from home. Due to lockdown I'm missing the snack table and having a real life beer with everyone, but I love how quickly we adapted by continuing with our weekly demos and the addition of quizzes/games.
Cons
As a startup this is not the place for people who like micromanagement and pre-determined career paths. Be prepared to take ownership for your work. We need more gin during Friday demos.
Continue reading - Current Contractor★★★★★
Pros
Orbital Witness is a great place to work. It's an exciting space to be in, with massive potential for growth, a great bunch of people with which to work.
Cons
It's an early-stage startup, with all the fun and chaos that is to one would expect. It's not for everyone.
Continue reading - Former Contractor, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
- Small team working across a range of fields means that you can contribute to lots areas of legal technology; - Orbital Witness is a well funded and motivated company meaning that goals it sets for itself are achieved; - Very friendly team makes for a great working environment both in terms of professional development and fun; - Working in a relatively unexplored area requires imagination and a sense of entrepreneurship.
Cons
The usual challenges that arise from working for a start up are present, including occasionally long working hours and occasional disappointment when things turn out to be unfeasible. Overall though, these are balanced out by the pros of working for Orbital Witness.
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