One of the worst start ups in New York! - Anonymous employee Unpakt Employee Review

1.0
8 Mar 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hardly any! If you are a budding talent in the technology space there are so many other start ups with a better reputation, perks and job security. Do not waste your time with this company!

Cons

Many! Very low retention rate. Fact: Most of the positive reviews you see on here are fake and fabricated The CEO along with the top management are narcissist, self interested and abusive. There is no concept of team management except maybe a bit on the product development side depending on who your product manager is. Lastly, no performance evaluation (formal or informal) and do not expect a salary or pay hike (like forever) based on your performance.

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5.0
30 Aug 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Focused strategy - Management makes the strategy very clear so the team can follow. Growing constantly - we are breaking old records each month which is exciting and makes us all psyched about reaching new heights. Having fun - Small team <> lots of fun! Amazing work / life balance and convenient office hours (9am to 6pm). Unlimited PTO - Management is super understanding towards personal needs. They believe that supporting team members in time of need makes us happier and more efficient (it's true!) Teamwork - We meet every week and eat lunch together while discussing weekly projects. It is amazing how people from different departments have great ideas in other fields as well. Management is approachable - From my experience, If there is any personal issue, the CEO goes beyond trying to facilitate each team member's needs. It made me feel like I'm are part of a family.

Cons

We are growing very fast and expanding our team so sometimes we get very busy trying to support operations while hiring new team members to help. Good problems to have :-)

4.0
1 Apr 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Unpakt is a true startup. It is working hard day in and day out to launch a brand new platform that no one knows about. You have the opportunity to make your mark, be heard and bring your best to the table. I was one of the first employees, back when it was still coming out of Pivotal Labs, and then was at the University Place location... and then re-involved later as a consultant. Unpakt offers a lot of opportunities to those who have a vision and drive and want to be a part of something with the potential to be big--and know that it requires hard work to get there. If you want to be a part of a startup that encourages input from others (but also expects them to act on their ideas!), check out Unpakt. But make sure to bring your A game!

Cons

If you're looking for a shiny "startup world" with lots of free snacks, flex time and ping pong, this place is not for you. A lot of employees have come and gone expecting to be pampered and catered to as "startup employees" - if that is what you're looking for, seriously, not a good fit.

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