Puppets on a String - werkgeversreview Anonymous bij Humann

The people are amazing. At least the people I get to talk to everyday are amazing. I have good work relationships here and I know that people have my back. There’s a good company mission. It feels nice to work for a company putting a good product out there and not some scammy product like I’ve had the displeasure of working for before now. Almost everyone is extremely passionate and great at what they do here. They’re very understanding when life things come up. Pay is really good despite being a small company. Benefits are normal/good. Hybrid work schedule. Pretty office building with some good free amenities like a gym. A food truck comes to the office at least once a week.

It’s on Capital of Texas Highway so the traffic is miserable. Some typical conflicting personality issues with some people but every office has that.

One of the things I really appreciated was getting to collaborate with some incredibly smart and passionate people. There’s a lot of room to learn and grow if you seek it out. And I truly believe in the products — they’re meaningful and do make a difference in people’s lives. Leadership can vary by department, but there are some teams that seem to have a clear sense of direction from the top. If you end up in one of those, it can make a big difference in your day-to-day experience. Remote work is sometimes an option if you are from out of town. It seems like a lot of people work remotely, and if you’re someone who thrives independently and can deliver, it can be a great setup. The three days a week in-office schedule was honestly great — it gave me the focus and head-down time I needed on Mondays and Fridays to be truly efficient and productive. The benefits are pretty solid, with good healthcare coverage and helpful perks

There’s definitely a bit of a “popularity contest” culture. If you’re not part of the inner circle, you start to notice it within a few months. And if you are, it’s probably wise to hold onto that spot. Micromanagement was noticeable, and it felt like some higher-ups might prefer less flexibility, even though many people across the company work fully remote. The main priority seems to be making money — which is understandable — but it often feels like that comes at the expense of efficiency or recognizing employee contributions. There’s not always a clear connection between doing amazing work and being valued for it. There’s an unspoken pressure to go above and beyond — to the point where burning out feels normalized. People who push themselves to exhaustion are often praised, which can make it hard to set boundaries or prioritize your personal well-being. Outsourcing is fairly common, and while I’m sure it makes sense financially, I felt it lead to confusion and gaps in communication. Oddly, some people seem scared to leave. There’s this emotional stickiness to the place — like you know it’s time to move on, but still feel guilty. It’s hard to explain, but it almost felt like breaking away from something much more personal than just a job. Take the unlimited PTO with a grain of salt