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24 Mitarbeiter:innen haben diesen Arbeitgeber mit durchschnittlich 3,6 Punkten auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 bewertet.
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24 Mitarbeiter:innen haben diesen Arbeitgeber mit durchschnittlich 3,6 Punkten auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 bewertet.
Colleagues support each other, there are many learning and development opportunities
I have never had such great colleagues - will be difficult to forget them
One particular manager has demonstrated a lack of suitability for his role, as he has not shown adequate support or interest in his team's concerns, especially when they were seeking guidance or raising important issues.
He has also struggled to contribute constructive ideas, likely due to limited relevant experience in similar roles. As a result, the team was left to rely on their own knowledge and tools, effectively operating without meaningful leadership or direction.
Additionally, he came across as unreliable and unapproachable, often unwilling to actively listen to or engage with input from his team members.
I share the opinion of the previous review
Unfortunately, C-level managers appeared to assess employee performance primarily based on physical presence and time spent in the office, rather than on outcomes, productivity, or the quality of results delivered.
Partially covered gym membership
It is such a pity to have so talented colleagues, 90% shadowed by the arrogance of the senior managers. The expertise of the colleagues was not evaluated and not taken into consideration.
The managers (excluding senior executives) demonstrated a strong combination of technical expertise in their respective fields and admirable interpersonal skills. They were approachable, attentive, and consistently provided thoughtful, constructive feedback
There was a noticeable lack of trust in employees, and leadership demonstrated an unwillingness to accept feedback. While challenging, the experience offered valuable insight into identifying red flags to be mindful of when evaluating future managers and workplaces.
There was a lack of transparent guidelines or consistency, and one particular senior manager exhibited poor communication skills, which led to confusion and disruption within the team.
Male dominated, just one female manager
Start-up means to have the chance to experience many different tasks in diverse discipline
Rigid and opaque work culture. While I had the opportunity to collaborate with talented and experienced colleagues, their expertise was often overlooked in decision-making. In a startup environment, where flexibility and innovation should be encouraged, this approach felt counterproductive.
Work-life balance was a challenge, as overtime was frequently expected. While additional hours were informally rewarded with free dinners, there was an unspoken pressure to participate. Those who regularly declined seemed to have fewer career opportunities within the company. Additionally, internal processes appeared to follow a predetermined path set by management, with little transparency or employee involvement. This lack of openness became especially evident when over 20% of the workforce was unexpectedly laid off in a single day, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty.
Overall, Makerverse has a team of skilled professionals, but the company’s culture and leadership style create an environment that can feel restrictive rather than empowering. More transparency, openness to employee input, and a healthier work-life balance would significantly improve the experience.
Nicht empfehlenswert – toxisches Arbeitsumfeld
Meine Erfahrung mit Makerverse war leider sehr enttäuschend. Das Arbeitsumfeld ist stark von einer toxischen Führungskultur geprägt. Statt konstruktiver Zusammenarbeit herrscht ein Klima der Angst und Unsicherheit. Feedback wird nicht wertgeschätzt, sondern als Kritik ausgelegt, und die Kommunikation ist oft respektlos.
Wer eine gesunde, wertschätzende Unternehmenskultur sucht, ist hier definitiv fehl am Platz. Ich kann Makerverse leider nicht empfehlen.
From day one, I felt encouraged to contribute and bring in new ideas. There’s a genuine openness to change and improvement—no “we’ve always done it this way” mentality, and no feeling of being the “newbie who just wants to change everything.” Instead, my input has been met with curiosity and appreciation from the team, my manager, and even the leadership.
What really stands out is the level of support and trust. I’ve received warm and constructive feedback from the start, and my expertise has never been questioned—neither as a newcomer nor as a woman in my role.
A particular highlight is my manager, who truly prioritizes psychological safety. He makes a real effort to ensure that everyone in the team feels seen, heard, and valued. It creates an environment where people can do their best work and thrive.
Excited to keep growing and contributing here!
As with any fast-moving company, things can sometimes feel a bit unstructured, and cross-team alignment isn’t always perfect. Expectations are high, and you’re given a lot of ownership early on, which is great for learning but can also be challenging if you prefer more structure. Work-life balance is generally respected, though there are phases where things get intense. The good thing is that the company is aware of these challenges and genuinely open to improving processes and ways of working.
To further improve, introducing more structured reflection moments—not just within teams, but also across teams—could help refine ways of working and improve collaboration without slowing things down. While ownership and responsibility are key strengths, adding more flexibility—whether through clearer priority-setting, focus time, or occasional async work—could help maintain a strong work-life balance, even during busier times. Additionally, as the company scales, empowering teams even more by giving them the space to execute independently could help unlock their full potential while allowing leadership to focus on the bigger picture.
The genuine opportunity to drive innovation and challenge the status quo.
The collaborative spirit and the focus on creative problem-solving.
The ability to directly see my ideas implemented and make a real difference.
Periods of perceived disorganization due to rapid growth.
The intensity of the fast paced environment, can be overwhelming at times.
More transparent and structured onboarding process.
Increased focus on consistent internal communication, especially during periods of rapid change.
I would love to see more female coworkers
-Free gym membership
-Inexpensive public transport ticket
An unpleasant work environment overall.
Partly because of one senior leader's anger issues (throwing chairs, shouting, insults). Other senior leaders do not stop this behaviour, essentially supporting it.
It's widely known in the company to get legal insurance to protect yourself from management's labour practices. This legal protection has been very helpful to a couple colleagues already.
Very high turnover from people quitting, being asked to sign mutual termination agreements, and when 20% of the company was laid off in January 2025.
Nice colleagues with international background
There are not many older colleagues
Not a single senior leader, past or present, has been female
High-intense working culture - each team is pushing each other to the next level. Super fun environment.
a startup but the image will grow for sure
It is a startup - but noone expects you to work 24/7 or be always avalibale or do stuff at the weekend.
lots of opporunities to learn
fair
trying to be as much as possible
Colleagues are working together and having theirs backs.
we do not have really older colleagues but they would be treated as everyone else for sure
Clear and challengeing
nice office, snacks, coffee, height-adjustable tables... all good
Clear and open communication.
pretty high share of female colleagues for a manufacturing tech company.
everyday is a new adventure.
Team spirit mostly good.
No older colleagues.
High ratio of women for a tech startup. Not in management / leadership position but I don’t think that’s intended.
Repetitive. Employees should just sh… up and do their job. Probably different then other startups.
One thing I appreciated about MakerVerse was its vibrant and diverse workplace culture. Many of my colleagues were professionals who willingly shared their knowledge, helping me grow professionally. Their guidance and insights were invaluable, and I learned a lot from working alongside them.
There was occasionally a gap in the basic knowledge of German labor laws and especially for working students, since the majority of employees were not from the country, which at sometimes was a bit annoying, as many aspects required further clarification from others, despite being considered basic legal knowledge.
I found the checkouts on Fridays, where everyone should share their "highlights" to be a bit weird. Personally, I often found myself without any noteworthy highlights to share, and the expectations to present oneself with enthusiasm felt also somewhat odd. HR eventually abandoned this idea, which was amazing.
Regarding the checkouts on Thursday, with the increasing size of the teams and the workload, it became progressively challenging to stay informed about each team's activities and accomplishments. It also seemed that many individuals were primarily focused on their tasks/team and less interested in the whatever the other teams were doing unless it directly impacted their deadlines.
Brownbag sessions also had their drawbacks, while I found the management presentations on the company's progress to be very interesting. These sessions became less relevant when individuals from various teams presented topics that are only relevant to their work.
The majority of people I worked with or interacted with were very cool
Being a startup, the company may not be widely known yet, but that will change over time
you learn a lot and work with people who have extensive experience
My position was paid above the average for working students
A highly diverse company with employees from various countries
More office space would be optimal / sometimes it gets very loud in the office
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