I'm not putting this in Tread Carefully because anything in the job is jumping out at me specifically – let's say it's a general wariness about Google's working environment and the fact that, again, the company doesn't address how they protect the mental health of those working in Trust & Safety.
The job description overall seems fine, but the pay is piddly for an onsite role in San Francisco, especially for a technical role. It's low enough, in fact, that I'm putting it in Tread Carefully.
Careers page is pretty basic; doesn't mention benefits at all, and neither does the job description. Otherwise, Cinder does a good job of explaining what its looking for in this role, and I don't see any major flags.
I was worried about doing this one, because I'm such a fan of the product, but Scribe's Careers page is really well done and the job description is mostly fine.
I can't tell if the person who wrote this isn't fluent in English (which I'm not criticizing) or if it was written by AI and really poorly edited (which I am criticizing).
Given the listed duties and that this position reports to the VP of Operations and will collaborate closely with senior leadership, it really needs to be more senior than a Senior Manager (I'm thinking at least a Director of Support, if not Head of).
Salary range is wide but high enough that I don't think anyone will really care.
Y'all. Whenever a company mentions the actual benefits of a job as "in addition" to the PRIVILEGE and SPLENDOR of simply working for said company, as if being able to feed and provide for the health of your family is secondary to supporting an "iconic brand," well that is a major red flag.
I can't decide if quoting Albert Einstein in a job description is cute or weird. I'm leaning toward cute, because this actually seems like a really neat job, and I've detected no flags. Our first Green Means Go of this week!
It's a neat, actually useful product, but there are some definite red flags in the job description, so I advise caution and strategic questions if you end up interviewing.
Job description is thoughtful and well-written, benefits are excellent, and Careers page is clear and informative. This would be in Green Means Go except the salary range seems low for SF and NYC, especially considering they're wanting someone with a master's degree.
I always want to call attention to the fact that companies are very good at acknowledging when certain roles might come into contact with disturbing content but are very bad at addressing how they plan to support your mental health post-exposure to said content.
Same note as with the other T&S Lead role: companies are very good at acknowledging when certain roles might come into contact with disturbing content but are very bad at addressing how they plan to support your mental health post-exposure to said content.
Yes, it's AI. I'm as surprised as you.
The "ambiguous environments" bit stands out to me in particular, since all of the responsibilities of the role seem pretty concrete in scope – so where's the ambiguity coming from?
See the Product Support Manager, Payments post for important info on Roblox's lack of diversity.
See the Product Support Manager, Payments post for important info on Roblox's lack of diversity.
Roblox apparently employs over 2000 people. I have combed through every single Careers-related page, even watched every video, and I honestly can't tell you if a single Black person works there.
Strangely wide salary range, although it may be because they'll consider entry-level candidates.
Very wide salary range, but high enough that I don't think it really matters.
Yes, it's AI. I'm as surprised as you. The job description is honest and straightforward, the compensation is fantastic for a role at this level, the benefits are great, the job application is thoughtful and not burdensome to applicants, and their Careers page is clear and informative. Wild, huh?
Excellent benefits, including 4-day work weeks. That *might* have something to do with the Kickstarter union. I'm just saying.
My friends. As a CX leader, I advise you to think very carefully before working in Trust & Safety for a company that routinely launches products before they've fully considered the risks and tactical challenges involved with said products.
