Best first week I've ever had at a Remote company - Director of Content Strategy Chess.com Employee Review

5.0
10 Feb 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very organized in onboarding Extremely professional about giving updates in a timely fashion during interview process Got a chance to really define what I am doing and how I am directly impacting the company. Clearly understand role structure. Everyone in the company has been very welcoming and inviting. Whole company is remote. Bosses are open and transparent about goals and direction.

Cons

I haven't experienced any yet.

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5.0
15 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Generally relaxed work culture - Incredible flexibility due to remote work - 99% of people here are good people and fun to work with - Interesting though still niche product - Seeing incredible growth in recent years

Cons

- Below market pay (they are working on this) - Lack of clear strategy at times, feels reactive - Senior leadership hired externally has generally been terrible, with a couple exceptions (need more internal promotions/growth) - Lack of solid retention incentives for top talent (though this is slowly improving, a bit late however)

5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic culture and work life balance. The company treats you with respect and positivity. Couldn’t be a better work environment.

Cons

Pay is not up to industry standards

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