#Zello app review for free

You are ok with never setting boundaries in the workplace, or having them pushed against There are way too many secret trash-talking groups for a company this size, but they exist because employees feel like it’s their only avenue to air their grievances without backlash. I attribute this at least partially to the fact that negative feedback is only ever met with consequences to the employee raising their voice. I know this because, again, the culture is very gossipy. They also loved talking about bringing in “fresh talent” (people with no experience) who could be sculpted to do things “the Zello way”, which just sounds like corporate grooming to me, especially since my attempts to voice concerns and set boundaries within the workplace earned me the pink slip.Īpparently, my manager had tried to advocate for me to transition into a new role instead of being let go, but it was shot down from the top. Once a replacement had been found (in the form of a 22-year-old new grad who wouldn’t “complain”), I was “laid off” without any sort of real explanation. I stopped getting positive attention or praise, and the conversation about compensation was continually pushed back. These concerns were never listened to, only invalidated and forgotten about. I tried to roll with the punches, but I also repeatedly raised my concerns about the increased workload and lack of transparency leading to burnout. They combined multiple roles into one without ANY attempt at transparency about what these roles would actually be doing – or increased compensation. That all changed when the decision was made to downsize the customer-facing team from around 15-20 people to 5. I felt valued and rewarded for my hard work. People across departments wanted me on their projects. I was consistently praised across all levels of leadership, and I gained a reputation for being a dependable and knowledgeable colleague. For over a year of working at Zello, I was a superstar. I came in not long after graduating and I have the exact temperament to match what they were looking for. They will tell you that people who are “self-starters and highly motivated” will excel at this company. However, I can’t stay silent about just how objectively poorly I was treated by this company. I was hesitant to write one at all – because of the high-schooler gossip that goes on, I know it will be obvious who wrote this. This review is based on my personal experience, so you might want to take it with a grain of salt. The impact the founders believe in is unrivaled to any other benefit - At Zello people get to be part of something with tangible importance. There is lots of opportunity for everyone in the company to engage with customers to truly learn how the product is performing in the real world. Zello's customers are all mavericks in their own digital transformation initiatives, so it's always exciting to speak with them. Leadership has stepped up in the past few years to focus on impactful goals. Lots of work has been done internally to identify where the product can fit best. The product itself is strong and competitive in the current market.

#Zello app review for free

Zello has programs that create a positive impact on the global community - for example providing the paid product for free to all first responders. The company is profitable and stable, with leaders (and employees) who care about what they do and why they do it. Working on impactful projects regardless of your experience