If work is your life, then this job is for you - Brand Designer Patreon Employee Review

2.0
11 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The people are great Mission is great Benefits are good

Cons

No work life balance Be prepared for burnout Feedback loops are insane Lots of subjective feedback causing whiplash Lots of wasted effort due to directional changes If you're not a product marketing manager, a cis male, or a graduate from Ivy League, your voice will not be heard Losing your colleagues Only get 9 free therapy sessions but you're going to need more

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5.0
21 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Super supportive team - Positive and encouraging environment - Got involved in very creative projects

Cons

Big organization - you need to make your work heard and seen

2.0
21 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Strong, meaningful mission that is genuinely motivating. - Great benefits and a great workspace. - Talented, driven colleagues across teams. - Reasonable compensation for non-technical roles.

Cons

- The CEO is deeply involved in most decisions, slowing execution and limiting team autonomy. - Inexperienced executives resulting in inconsistent strategy, execution gaps, and unclear accountability. - High leadership turnover and repeated layoffs, creating instability and eroding trust across the organization. - Lack of direct, timely feedback outside formal cycles, leading to surprises and low psychological safety. - Lack of strategic focus and frequent priority shifts to chase competitors instead of following a clear, long-term roadmap. - Decisions often driven by the loudest voices or “vibes” rather than evidence and clear metrics. - Poor work-life balance contributing to burnout.

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