Live The Past Glory, Survive The Present Politics - Senior Consultant Thoughtworks Employee Review

1.0
Mar 16, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

+ Awesome resources to learn and get insights + If you are a learning freak, you get a chance to work with some awesome folks from other offices. Lucky me!

Cons

- Nasty Politics. - The middle management is plain sucky. They carry themselves to heavily, throwing their weights around, carrying the air of demolishing powers. - Lickers can't be Leaders. But you'll see such folks holding high offices to the extent of becoming Office Principles - You're loud mouthed, enjoy discriminatory politics, hypocrite, and have no mind licking whatever to climb the "Office Ladder", this place is for you - You're a Humble Geek that talks straight, have zero tolerance for nonsense, don't like to get involved in office politics, then this definitely is not the place for you - Place to party hard, spend time in office all day and night and do everything that comes your way but work - It is in this office that I've experienced the false geeks like hell. If you're that true geek, you'll be wise to laugh silently looking at the ways these folks "work". - My enormous sympathies lies with some of the solid freshers whose talent go drains :(

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I've had a great experience building my career at Thoughtworks. One of the things that stands out most is the culture. It's collaborative, supportive, and filled with people who genuinely want to help each other succeed. Thoughtworks has also provided me with meaningful opportunities for career growth. I've been encouraged to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and explore different career paths. Leaders have been approachable and supportive, and I've always felt empowered to own my development rather than being confined to a single role. Like any organization, we’ve had our ups and downs. But the people and the commitment to continuous learning have remained consistent strengths. If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally, work with smart and passionate people, and be part of a culture that values collaboration and innovation, Thoughtworks is a great place to build your career.

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1.0
Apr 28, 2026
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Remote job, Remote Job, Remote Job

Cons

Under payed, No growth, too may promises, Salary and promotion freeze,

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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed reflection on your experience. We appreciate the perspective you’ve shared, including the contributions and growth you describe during your time at Thoughtworks. We appreciate the perspective you’ve shared, including your contributions during your time at Thoughtworks. Feedback like yours helps us continue reviewing how we support our teams, growth paths and overall employee experience. If you’d like to share more, feel free to reach out to tim.ogorman@thoughtworks.com
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