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Get some adults in here before the current leadership team runs the company into the ground - Anonymous employee Upwork Employee Review

1.0

May 4, 2020

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours. Some sharp colleagues.

Cons

Complete dysfunction at every level (individual, team, strategic); decisions made by committee. Core aspects of the business are not being invested in. Long hours, but if you complain then you aren't a team player and don't believe in the mission. Upwork had a lead in this space but is thoroughly squandering it.

Upwork Response

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear this. I would love to understand your feedback and welcome a chance to discuss. Please slack or email me directly so we can connect at your convenience -zoë

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5.0

Feb 25, 2026

Analytics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, very approachable, interesting problems

Cons

A lot of short term thinking and near future optimization

2.0

Jun 5, 2026

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits were pretty good. Only reason I stayed.

Cons

Chaotic leadership. People are constantly busy doing things that don't matter as there is no clear understanding of what the strategy is or what success looks like.

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