Don't Buy Into The Hype - Anonymous employee Quirky Employee Review

1.0
22 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Awesome Office Passionate People Rewarding Work Relaxed Vacation Policy (not that you'll use it)

Cons

Constantly laying off or firing people, sometimes for as little as posting on Facebook they had a bad day at work. They're running out of cash and so they are looking for reason to fire or lay off people, because they can't afford all the people they've hired on. On top of that, they expect 100% of your time. Most people work 60-70 hours a week and then the CEO tells them they haven't worked hard enough, and that they need to sleep in the office and work over night on the weekends. He actually got the whole company together to show them videos of people sleeping in the office and working overnight then said "THIS is Quirky's culture and I expect it from all of you". Lastly, leadership is not all on the same page when it comes to the strategy, so everyone has different agendas and opinions. It's a sinking ship and everyone knows it. They constantly change direction (I've gone through 6 different org charts in less than 2 years), so it's a mess. Don't buy into the smoke and mirrors; this place is a loser and is bound to be the next Fab. Dead in 2016.

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5.0
27 May 2025
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Pros

One of the most inspiring workplaces I've ever had the privilege of being part of with some of the most talented professionals in the industry.

Cons

Hyper fast-paced, even for a startup. Wasn't the right environment for the average employee.

5.0
27 May 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've been at Quirky for nearly 3 years and its been a wild ride and amazing experience. I've been able to make meaningful contributions to my team in ways that have pushed me forward. I've had a strong hand in how my role has evolved and I've learned and grown so much in my time here. Quirky is scrappy and resilient and I love that we are never afraid to take risks and try doing the impossible. And the thing I love most about Quirky are the people. I'm surrounded by so many brilliant minds who are passionate about our mission to Make Invention Accessible and I think our mission continues to drive loyalty to Quirky. We all want to make a difference!

Cons

The company has had its fair share of strategy changes since I started, and it's been a particularly trying few months, which has led to some change fatigue among the staff. Have we always made the best decisions? No. Do we continue to bounce back? Absolutely! In these challenging times, I've seen our leadership do what they can to keep us informed and I've seen them step up to do whatever it takes to keep this business moving forward. In turn, this has really helped keep me moving forward. I'm optimistic about our recent strategic pivot and structural changes. Once we get to the other side, I think we will be much better positioned for success in the long term.

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