4.0
28 Feb 2012
Former employee
Chicago, IL
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Groupon was like a home and family to me. My department had large parties seemingly at random, they're respectful of your personal life, and you can wear whatever you want. The work is very hard, but for the most part people are happy to work hard there.
Cons
It is not the fun, ragtag start-up anymore. It's a publicly traded corporation now, and they have implemented strict policies that didn't exist when I began. When I was hired earlier on, I felt proud of my company. When I left, I sometimes felt like a slimy corporate goon.