Not what you think - werkgeversreview Software Engineer bij IPSY

2,0
26 jan 2022
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Pluspunten

1. Flexible work from home policy (with caveats) 2. Stock options (with caveats in cons section) 3. Growth opportunities, but in an unhealthy way

Minpunten

1. Pay is average at best considering the standards they set during the interview process 2. Chaotic project management means timelines slip and they expect that since you work from home, you should be answering messages (and sometimes working) well into the evening with no overtime pay. 3. They offer some paltry stock options with 5+ year vesting and at pretty high valuations, which means the value there is slim to none. 4. This is related to why stock options are kinda pointless. Turnover is really high. I've seen teams disintegrate in a matter of a couple months and several people in middle management left this past year. They've spent months looking for several positions that still remain unfilled. Some people get promoted into management positions simply because they're the only one of the team that didn't leave. If you want a promotion without really working for it, just join Ipsy and take it easy for a year or two, you'll easily fail upwards as long as you stick around.

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5,0
5 jul 2025
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Pluspunten

Good work life balance Coworkers are a pleasure to deal with Remote First company

Minpunten

Remote setting is not always best for important meetings

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10mo
We love hearing that flexibility, work-life balance, and your teammates are bright spots in your IPSY experience. We hear you on the challenges that come with remote meetings—finding ways to stay meaningfully connected is something we’re always working on. With appreciation, IPSY People Team
3,0
25 mrt 2026
Anonieme contractwerker
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Pluspunten

- Remote first - Kind coworkers - Fun brand

Minpunten

My entire career has been built on digital transformation/migration projects, but IPSY showed me a new kind of chaos. A very immature project management function coupled with constant rebrands, shifting priorities, and last-minute legal changes made it feel like they were trying to rebuild the car while it's already rolling downhill. Still a spreadsheet place. Product requirements constantly got buried in Slack. (Why are we so afraid of email?) Disjointed processes and minimal communication to contractors. (It's often the norm to treat contractors like secondary citizens, but most places will at least communicate info relevant to your job). Seems like a bad idea to lay off tech team members midway through a delayed transformation project.

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1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that our people and brand made a positive impression. We understand that transformation work can feel complex, especially in a fast-moving environment, and we’re continuously working to improve clarity, communication, and how we support all team members, including our contractor community. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your next chapter. With care, – IPSY People Team
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