Seeking Inner Peace? You Won't Find It Here. - Software Engineer Glo Employee Review

1.0
6 Oct 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You can't do anything without leadership approval...which means you don't have to do much

Cons

Beneath the gleaming pretense of 'self-fulfillment' and 'positive vibes', lies an abyss of disorder and toxicity. The leadership, with the oft-reviewed Co-CEO at the helm, navigates like a storm without direction, dismissing the counsel of seasoned professionals in favor of whims and fancies. A staggering turnover rate paints a picture all on its own - a canvas of favoritism, a choir of ineptitude, and a pervasive sense of distrust. The company's trajectory is as murky as an overused yoga mat, leaving employees lost in a maze of indecision. It pained me to witness such potential and talent, only to see them get overshadowed by bureaucratic chaos. Despite the golden opportunity presented by the pandemic, the company squandered its potential for growth. As a desperate measure, they're now continuously hiking prices, seemingly to fend off insolvency. Their marketing strategies? A parade of failure, even with the inclusion of high-priced executives from giants like TikTok and Disney. Their rhetoric might be impressive, but their actions (or lack thereof) reveal a startling cluelessness. If you're drawn to a whirlpool of redundant meetings, a carousel of repeated decisions by a luxury car-loving executive squad with million-dollar salaries, then perhaps this is your cup of green tea. However, if you value your peace of mind, fervor for work, and aspirations for advancement, I'd advise steering far away from this tempest.

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5.0
2 May 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company and teams are practical yet excited about what ideas you can bring to the table.

Cons

I haven't encountered anything yet, where I feel it'd be a major concern. People are smart and motivated.

1.0
3 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The broader team outside of executive leadership has a lot of talent, are collaborative individuals, results oriented, and committed to driving meaningful progress. Many team members demonstrate a clear understanding of what it takes to move the needle and contribute positively to the company’s goals.

Cons

Despite promoting a culture of openness and inquiry, the leadership environment discourages critical questioning or strategic dialogue. Decision making is highly centralized, with the Co-CEO and CMO exerting control over most initiatives, often leading to bottlenecks and reactive pivots weekly and monthly with fluffed numbers. Marketing efforts lack strategic direction and rely heavily on AI-generated outputs without clear validation or performance metrics. Product leadership struggles to articulate a coherent vision, resulting in frequent misalignment and over-reliance on engineering. The engineering team faces significant pressure, managing a fragmented tech stack while attempting to meet unclear and shifting demands. Cross-functional collaboration is hindered by ineffective meetings and communication gaps, particularly with offshore engineering resources. Compensation is below market relative to workload expectations, and the organizational structure fosters burnout rather than sustainable growth. The company’s recent coaching product launch did not meet expectations, and marketing efforts failed to generate traction or deliver on projected outcomes. Overall, the business outlook appears uncertain, with high turnover and limited strategic clarity.

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