Kind of a hell. Favoritism and retaliation everywhere - Software Developer Booking.com Employee Review

1.0
4 Jul 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company provides a decent relocation package. Serves good lunches Good hardware provided.

Cons

When you relocate the hell begins. You start working in the company with many arrogant people. Couple of trainings are provided and that's all. The favoritism is the key in the relationships. So most of managers are close friends. Most of management is incompetent. A lot of senior developer who don't code at all but poke other people offending people or coasting. Very very bad atmosphere at the office. Very noisy and uncomfortable. The rules against employees. I was surprised how they treat people. The receptionist can say "you're stupid" just for asking questions. I see a lot of burnt out people with mental issues so it becomes an issue to work there. I advice you not to speak with manager because of retaliation. They listen to you and use everything you've said against you. Be aware.

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Booking.com Response
7y
This feedback is very much appreciated. We’re disappointed to hear about the experience you’ve had here. Please know that managers acting out of retaliation is unacceptable and totally against our values. We do not condone or encourage this type of behaviour. We’d ask that you please reach out to our confidential 24-hour Ethics & Compliance Helpline so we can investigate this further. We take reports like this seriously and action will be taken if evidence is found. Many thanks, The People Team at Booking.com

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Cons

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