Great opportunity - Account Manager Building Stack Employee Review

5.0
10 Aug 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Domum, a tech start-up, has that innovative and go-getting Silicon Valley feel. I enjoyed the working space, as well as the people I worked with. The co-founders/bosses (herein “management”) are intelligent, motivated people, and therefore, there is potential for learning and growth. It is a collaborative environment, in which ideas are heard out and discussed openly. The impression I got while working there was that management not only wants the company to grow, they want to build a team that can grow with them. As an employee, I also felt well taken care of. I was happy with my salary, and whenever I needed anything (i.e. working materials, questions answered, systems explained), they were quick to deliver. A few months into my time at Domum, I approached management to discuss a health issue I was having. They were incredibly supportive, and heard me out with compassion and understanding. They worked with me to find a solution to ensure that I was able to balance this issue with work, which I really appreciated.

Cons

Although management is understanding and reasonable, they expect results. They are passionate about the project, and imbue what they do with a high standard, which they hold their employees to. So, although they will give you chances and tools to improve, they don't hold back and will let you know when they think you are underperforming.

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Building Stack Response
7y
Hello! Thank you so much for taking time to write such detailed feedback regarding Domum Link. We appreciate your help and effort, and we will continue to improve as much and as long as we can!

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1.0
20 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

One of the most glaring issues at Building Stack, or DomumLink, is the glaring discrepancy between the company's marketing promises and the reality of its products. From the outside, Building Stack presents itself as a cutting-edge solution for property management, promising streamlined workflows and enhanced efficiency. However, once inside, employees quickly discover that the software is riddled with bugs, lacks essential features, and is incredibly cumbersome to use. Basic tasks that should be simple and straightforward become needlessly complex, leading to frustration and wasted time for both employees and clients.

5.0
21 Aug 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fast paced enterprise software that has a large market. Quick releases of new features and products. Solid process that was refined over time, with management always looking to make sustainable improvements. Nice work environment where coworkers are genuinely teammates and friends, even outside of office hours. Management very approachable and responsive, even when out of office. General feeling that everyone was part of a team to get this product out there.

Cons

Could be a very demanding job, as we were chronically understaffed. I felt like hiring was based a lot on gut feeling, especially before an HR person was brought on the team, and therefore many employees were not a good fit culturally. The direction of the business (strategy) was not always well communicated, and info was sometimes slow to reach staff, which would cause confusion.

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Building Stack Response
7y
Hello dear reviewer! A lot of great feedback here that we can for sure apply and try to improve. We thank you for taking your time to write such detailed information, and if you have more ideas please do come see HR or management -- we care about what you have to say!
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