Sinking ship - Customer Support OpenTable Employee Review

2.0
Sep 11, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

OpenTable was an amazing company in the beginning. The culture is amazing and my coworkers were great. The pay was decent. Remote work is a plus.

Cons

More and more was piled on our plates. Products rolling out without being complete, leaving support to deal with the angry customers. The whole company got to leave early on Fridays in the summer, except support. There were often "company weeks off" which included everyone - but support. Support was always an afterthought. Lay offs came unexpectedly after being told for months that it wouldn't be happening. Over 65 people were laid off, with their positions being outsourced to Mexico.

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Cons

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OpenTable Response
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Pros

* It's a great brand * Great partners * Decent product with strong distribution

Cons

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OpenTable Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with our brand, partners, and product. We take employee feedback seriously and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace while continuously improving communication, leadership effectiveness, and the overall employee experience. We appreciate the contributions of both current and former team members, and we use feedback like yours to help inform our ongoing efforts to grow and improve as an organization. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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