Brutal work load for meager pay. - Developer Hudl Employee Review

2.0
25 Jan 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Downtown Lincoln is cool. I made great friends here. They let you select or build your own computer for work and after two years you can keep it. But statistically 93% of employees aren't there long enough to keep the computers and upper management laughed when that was pointed out.

Cons

This place is micromanaged out the rear. Meetings everyday discussing what didn't get done yesterday. The work load is huge for what they pay. You will work 60+ hours a week to get everything they ask done. Just know that now. And when you're beat down and tired, they will fire you. Also I watched as interviews were conducted and candidates with real world experience were passed for family members in high up management positions. This company spent way to much time with its Tuesday, look how awesome we are meetings, and squiring similar companies, instead of caring about it's product or employees. And after all that, they never listen to their customer! They push all their time and effort into creating new features the customer didn't want or ask for.

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Hudl Response
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We apologize for the poor experience, but really appreciate the feedback you've provided. I don't know if that 93% is intended to be a real stat, but can assure you that number is not accurate. In fact, more than 80 Hudlies have stayed on for 2+ years. In terms of our office-wide meetings on Tuesdays, we've made significant changes in the last few months to keep things short and the content concise with one main topic discussed each week, as opposed to every department providing its own update. Regarding the biweekly meetings, the structure and productivity varies from team to team, but we're always looking for ways to make them better. If you have suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me directly – alli@hudl.com. That goes for any other pain points you may want to discuss. Our policy regarding #realtalk applies to former Hudlies, too.

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2.0
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Cool projects and impactful work

Cons

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