Software Sweatshop - Anonymous employee MeridianLink Employee Review

1.0
13 Jun 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great if you’re ever curious about what it’s like to work at a software sweatshop.

Cons

- Low Pay - Low Vacation Days - Low Morale - High Stress - No opportunities for growth - Free thought is banned - High turnover

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MeridianLink Response
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Response from our CEO: I appreciate you taking the time to express your thoughts. I value what you shared and can empathize with your viewpoint. I genuinely hope that it is not too late to regain the trust and confidence that you once had in us. We have been very fortunate to have experienced organic growth for 20 years, evolving to be the #1 provider in our industry. We have earned our top position because of incredible talent like you who have exhibited relentlessness, passion and innovation for our company. We have learned tremendously throughout the years. We have experienced growing pains, while trying to make the right decisions, and in some cases we didn’t always get it right. As we continue to grow, I urge all of us to take each situation as a learning opportunity, which is vital to our growth. These are exciting times for us since we are in the midst of a major transition, which will undoubtedly transform us and continue to give us opportunities to grow beyond our potential. We are all dependent on each other, so each individual plays a significant role in our collective success. Each of us is responsible for redefining our future and success as well. Our culture will evolve, and we will continue to promote open conversation and dialogue, expand creativity, and bring out the best in each of us. Our best years are still ahead of us, and I hope that you will continue to be a part of shaping the future of ML. Tim Nguyen

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