Not As Transparent As They Claim - Software Engineer I Root Inc. Employee Review

2.0
15 Nov 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO; Good work/life balance; Good pay; Good culture - no discrimination or judgement;

Cons

Not transparent about salary bands; Bad metrics for determining salaries; Hard to get promoted; High qualifications for each level; Adopting bad workplace practices;

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Root Inc. Response
4y
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear of the various “pros” in your review—including compensation and culture. At Root, we are continually reviewing our salary bands and we strive to improve our pay transparency. If you have questions or concerns about career paths at Root, please contact your manager and HRBP and they will be happy to discuss your specific situation with you.

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Pros

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Cons

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Root Inc. Response
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We're glad you enjoy working where it works best for you in the US. Thanks for the 5-star review.
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Pros

Fully Work From Home. Unlimited PTO

Cons

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Root Inc. Response
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We appreciate your contributions to Root during your time with us and we wish you the best.
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