Thoughtworks Reviews

Pros

I have genuinely never worked at a place like Thoughtworks before. Everything about TW is overwhelmingly positive. There is a strong sense of belonging here and everyone is treated equal. A lot of companies talk about trending issues, like social change and D&I within the work place but they don't actually do anything in those spaces. Thoughtworks really does back up it's cultures and values. Work life balance is exceptional. Flexible work is actually flexible around your schedule and life demanding. I feel like Thoughtworks views me as a person and not a resource. I am yet to find anything negative about Thoughtworks.

Cons

Nothing that I can think of.

Pros

Excellent culture for support, growth and being challenged

Cons

You can feel lost amongst the large numbers

Pros

- It's clear Thoughtworks and Thoughtworkers really do care about diversity and inclusion and this can be seen throughout leadership and in the teams you work in here. - There is also a culture of transparency. Decisions made are generally accompanied with explicit communication and rationale. - HR are genuinely friendly and helpful. - Most colleagues you work with strive for technical excellence - Feedback is embraced and encouraged.

Cons

- It seems that there hasn't been a firm stance on remote working yet in terms of policy as well as tools (e.g. pair programming tools). - You may not be given adequate opportunity to make your project preferences known before being assigned to a project; contrary to what the recruiters say. - Some projects may not be very fulfilling especially when it comes to transformation projects. - Limited opportunity for travel - though this may change as we come out of the pandemic. - There is a wealth of fantastic internal learning opportunities, but it is rare to have the time to fully make use of them without compromising a good work-life balance. - While Thoughtworks have demonstrated an intent for social good, I feel more could be done on helping solve the climate crisis.

Pros

- Lots of freedom to shape your role the way you want: I had the opportunity to make an impact on any project I joined, but equally had the opportunity to go heads-down in technology and learn a lot, choosing to be more in 'learning mode' at times. - Great people in multiple ways: very helpful no matter where in the world (truly global community), very passionate (e.g. some as tech geeks, some as true people supporters), having a growth mindset. Hiring diversely and for the right attitude really fosters that community and makes for great teams. You can go and talk to anyone. - Over the years I've seen many different projects and clients in long and short stints. Every time is like starting a new job, and it has accelerated my learning and experience, which I believe has been invaluable. The variety keeps it interesting constantly.

Cons

- Network effect: accessing information and knowledge, having an impact, or finding a good-fit next project often relies on knowing people, networking and reaching out. It's something I've had to learn here and there are times when you just don't feel like it. There's no concrete support structure around this or to help you on your way. - Compensation: up until recent the business was run conservatively, leading to compensation seeming of low importance. It was demotivating to see great people leave because of this, and could have been avoided. Going above and beyond is recognised, but not in a way that you can have a tailored conversation about your comp increase. So, it is quite egalitarian: fair for all, but can feel unfair individually. - Benefits are good, but it's a standard package. (However in all fairness, what is not on paper or expressed in cash, is knowing that you're well looked after if anything happens in life that you need to take time for). Could have caught up with WFH, such as a budget to kit out your home set-up. One should accept that you're not joining big-tech, so don't expect those perks.