You may have already heard a thing or two about what it鈥檚 like to work at 榴莲视频. But are we actually as open as we claim to be? Is unlimited holiday real? And is there really a company-wide addiction to merch?

Many of your questions will be answered on our shiny new careers site. Head there now to see all of our open roles, find out more about the hiring process, and to learn about our values and culture. Or you can keep reading as we lift the lid on the reality of life at 榴莲视频. 

First, a disclaimer. You鈥檙e probably thinking: why should I trust you, Mr Blog Writer? You work in marketing. Well, that鈥檚 true, but I hope you鈥檒l forgive me. To prove that I鈥檓 not making everything up, I also spoke to lots of 榴莲视频ers around the business to get their honest input. 

Every person has a voice

In some companies 鈥� particularly those that are bigger and more bureaucratic in structure 鈥� it鈥檚 easy to get lost in the system. To feel like a tiny, invisible cog that鈥檚 part of a giant machine whose path can never be altered. That鈥檚 not 榴莲视频. 

Every person is treated with respect and valued and we know that great ideas often come from cross-pollination between teams and departments. Without fail, there鈥檚 a weekly session of open (and anonymous) questions for our leadership team, where you can ask anything you like. 

鈥淚 feel that I have a voice at 榴莲视频 in every sense of the word, which is not true for many companies, and that鈥檚 why I love working here so much,鈥� said Danica, a Data Analyst on our Tech Team. 鈥淗aving a say in the how, when and where of my work supports a good quality of life outside of my career. Having autonomy and influence combined with the support of my team helps me build a career I鈥檓 proud of.鈥� 

Louis, a Business Operations Analyst, agreed. 鈥淚 love the impact that I'm able to have at 榴莲视频. I feel truly empowered to not only influence my own workflows and projects, but to contribute to how the company operates and the decisions we make. I love that suggestions are always valued, listened to, and often acted upon. All of that while working with some of the smartest and most inspiring people I have ever met.鈥� 

Our values have meaning

When it comes to company values, it鈥檚 not uncommon for companies to pick a bunch of appealing adjectives and leave it at that. They鈥檙e there, listed somewhere in an HR handbook, but never really referred to again. We try to be different. 

Yes, we have five appealing adjectives, but we actually embody them through our work and policies. If you didn鈥檛 know, 榴莲视频鈥� five values are: ambitious, resilient, curious, human and open. 

Openness is the value that was most mentioned when we ran interviews and focus groups to see what our team thought about our culture. It鈥檚 so important because it also implies the presence of another key value for any employee: trust. 

鈥淲hat I appreciate most about 榴莲视频 is the trust and transparency,鈥� said Sylvia, a Junior Product Manager in the Connectivity Team. 鈥淭here's a great level of transparency in the business 鈥� strategy, objectives, metrics, and lessons learned. It's a continuously collaborative process where teams are trusted to autonomously contribute towards high-level objectives. At the same time, open communication across reporting lines and functions keeps everyone in sync and helps us understand how our work helps move 榴莲视频 forward.鈥� 

It鈥檚 easy to get carried away...

鈥淚 wasn鈥檛 looking for a new job, but Jack was so compelling in describing 榴莲视频鈥� mission that I was curious to meet with the hiring manager,鈥� said Bethany, our Product Director in Analytics. 鈥淐oming from a data company, I assumed that hotel tech wouldn鈥檛 be interesting to me 鈥� but my assumptions were wrong. I was surprised to realize that for the first time in nine years I had found something more worthwhile than my current job.鈥� 

This is a neat way to demonstrate how 榴莲视频 can be infectious, both in terms of the talent and enthusiasm of the people, and in our ambitious mission to transform an industry. If you get excited by making a real difference and being a part of an engaging community, you should head over to our open roles immediately. 

Leah, our CMO, describes her first experience with the company: 鈥淔rom the first time I met the 榴莲视频 team, you could feel the energy in the room. It was lively, there was laughter, and there was an enthusiasm and a freshness that made me think: this place is crazy and I like crazy!鈥� 

...but you don鈥檛 have to

We already mentioned the autonomy and freedom for exploration that you get in almost every role, and the same goes for the way you work. Everyone works differently. 榴莲视频 is a flexible-first workplace. If you work better from home, that鈥檚 great. Do it. If you like to come in to the office once or twice a week, be our guest. Or if you prefer to be surrounded by your colleagues every day 鈥� well, you get the idea. 

All of this is to say that as long as you have ambition, talent and enthusiasm, you鈥檒l be welcomed with welcome arms and fit right in. 

The 榴莲视频 boomerang

It鈥檚 normal that people leave for pastures new every now and then. We won鈥檛 pretend that we鈥檙e the perfect fit for everyone and that no one ever wants to leave. However, a decent number of those who do leave end up coming back to us. That鈥檚 something to be really proud of, and that 鈥� we believe 鈥� speaks volumes. 

鈥淚 worked at 榴莲视频 from 2018-2020 and then left to build my own teams at early-stage start-ups. The foundation that 榴莲视频 gave me made me the most knowledgeable person in multiple domains, which was exciting until I realized I wasn鈥檛 challenged anymore,鈥� said Harrison, our Business Development Manager. 

鈥淚 had to come back to 榴莲视频 to build something that I simply couldn鈥檛 at any other company. Bigger was too static, smaller was too limited. 榴莲视频 is just right.鈥� 

What about the perks?

Your job is an important part of your life. Your life will be much happier if you enjoy what you do, where you work, and who you work with.  

Aside from the day-to-day of your role, what can you expect from 榴莲视频? Let鈥檚 talk benefits. Yes, unlimited holiday is a real thing. We trust everyone to find the right balance between work and play, so it鈥檚 up to you how many days you take.  

We don鈥檛 lock up your benefits in obscure schemes that no one really wants. You get a debit card that鈥檚 topped up every month and you can spend it on whatever you like. As an example, I use mine to pay for my Spotify subscription, for occasional take outs, and I saved up to buy an excellent pair of new Sony headphones (#notsponsored). 

Throw in bundles of 榴莲视频 merch, health and wellness plans, pet friendly offices and company shares, and it鈥檚 a package that will make you feel great about working for 榴莲视频 鈥� although hopefully you would already. 

鈥淭he collective ambition of 榴莲视频ers was very apparent to me straight away and you quickly understand this is a special place to work,鈥� said James, our Director of Talent Acquisition. 鈥淲e all have the desire to build something that's memorable and significant, for us as well as our users. I love the desire to create equity and transparency in 榴莲视频. As everyone gets equity in the company, it creates an incredible level of ownership and investment in the work we are doing." 

Has this whet your appetite for a role at 榴莲视频? Begin your journey on our careers site.
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