Okay place to work but lost potential due to poor management - Mitarbeiter (anonym) bei Backroads: Mitarbeiterbewertung

3,0
22. Nov. 2024
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Pros

Backroads is undoubtedly a great place to work, and for many reasons—starting with the people. I’ve had the chance to meet truly fascinating and passionate individuals from all over the world. The company’s diversity and international vibe are things I absolutely love. Another big plus is the active culture—there’s always someone heading off on an adventure, and it’s easy to join in if you’re up for it. Some of my coworkers are real gems: hardworking, incredibly smart, and deeply committed to Backroads. Overall, the atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, making it a pleasure to be part of the team.

Kontras

Backroads—or what it has become in recent years—fails to value its dedicated employees who genuinely love their jobs and the company. Their focus on growth and profit seems to overshadow their care for the people and proper management. Communication is abysmal, and management in some departments is downright terrible, with extremely high turnover (some employees don’t stay longer than a few months). Despite several coworkers experiencing burnout within weeks of each other, management took no meaningful action. They constantly preach transparency but have no problem lying to your face and exploiting your patience and goodwill. Some managers are notorious for micromanaging yet are never confronted about it, and thus keep driving their team to burnout without facing the slightest consequences. These problems are consistently swept under the rug, and if you attempt to address them, you’ll either be dismissed outright or have your concerns minimized. It’s an okay place to work if you’re willing to tolerate the downsides, which boil down to poor organization and seriously flawed management. Unfortunately, many managers lack the necessary skills or training to lead effectively, making the experience even more frustrating for employees. Backroads promotes internal growth and hiring, but the truth is that this is nearly impossible without prior experience on the field. The recruitment process is extremely vague and long (3/4 months on average for a non-manager position), and the feedback doesn’t feel genuine. I know for a fact that many people get in through connections, often at the expense of more deserving and qualified candidates.

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5,0
1. Juli 2026
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Backroads has an incredibly positive culture where people genuinely care about one another and the work we do. The executive team is approachable, kind, and highly supportive, and it's inspiring to see strong female representation throughout the Exec Team. I feel valued, trusted, and empowered to make an impact, and I TRULY feel that my work matters! The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed and feel welcome. I really appreciate the flexibility I have with my role and manager, which allows for a healthy work-life balance - something incredibly important with having young kids! Lastly, the travel perks are incredible! I went to Europe last year and don't know that I would have ever had this opportunity outside of working for Backroads. Overall, it's a place where employees are respected, recognized, and given opportunities to grow.

Kontras

I honestly don't have much.. I really love working here!

5,0
11. Mai 2026
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Pros

The product (luxury active vacations) is phenomenal. It's great to be able to have confidence in what we're selling and know we are leading the industry in quality. Coworkers are great - hard working and fun. They also do a good job with benefits, especially trip credits and retirement plans.

Kontras

Bay Area cost of living is quite high and while the sales role isn't a tech sales job, increased compensation would go a long way considering working remotely (full time) is essentially not an option.

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