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      Worst place I’ve ever worked - Software Engineer Nextdoor Employee Review

      1.0
      28 Jul 2023
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      You meet other great people and get to commiserate with them about how horrible this place is Lunch on Wednesdays Decent health insurance options You can use RSUs as a tax break since the value just keeps going down, never up You find people to do interview preparation with since everyone is looking for a new job

      Cons

      Horrible work-life balance - expect to work weekends, evenings, and whenever a PM gets distracted by something shiny Experiments are not to learn; they’re for PMs to manipulate data to put into a weekly shareout pretending the team is having huge wins but never actually solving customer needs/wants Middle management has no idea what they’re doing and you end up getting assigned useless work that goes nowhere on a “hunch” RTO mandate to 3 days/week with no lunch except on Wednesdays. There were 2 shootings a couple of blocks from our office last week alone and there’s been no discussion of keeping employees safe. Whenever you tell someone you work here, they inevitably tell you how much they hate the product, especially the spamming we do with notifications. It’s embarrassing

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      Hello neighbor and thank you for the feedback and dedication to Nextdoor over the past 2+ years. Earning trust is a core value at Nextdoor, and the most important part of what we do is building that trust with our employees and neighbors. We aim to facilitate open, inclusive discussions on sensitive topics as a company and we want to ensure that you have a safe space to freely express your opinion and engage with our people leaders and leadership team. By addressing hard topics in the open, we’re continuing to build a culture based on trust and transparency. If you’re open and comfortable bringing your concerns to your manager, People Business Partner, or a member of the People Team, we are here to listen and would be more than happy to go into more detail with you.

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      5.0
      28 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great culture, people are awesome and work is fun.

      Cons

      So far everything its pretty good. There a lot of work and good peers.

      4.0
      23 Jan 2026
      Recruiter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Glassdoor is a genuinely mission-driven company, and it feels good recruiting for a product that helps people make better career decisions. The brand is strong, so candidates are usually excited to engage. The recruiting team was supportive and collaborative, with smart people who actually want to help each other succeed. You get exposure to a wide range of roles and strong partnerships with hiring managers. Tools, data, and processes are solid, and work-life balance is better than most tech companies. Benefits and DEI focus are also strong.

      Cons

      Things can feel slow and process-heavy, with lots of approvals and shifting priorities. Recruiting is very metrics-driven, which can sometimes feel more like activity tracking than true talent strategy. Career growth for recruiters is somewhat limited.

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