A Cautionary Tale: From High-Performer to Targeted for "Above and Beyond" Work - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Expedia Group

2,0
2 feb 2026
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

For many years, Expedia offered a healthy, supportive culture that I was proud to represent. Among other things, it offered great work-life balance and a tremendous team environment.

Minpunten

Unfortunately, the culture has shifted dramatically. In my final year, I experienced what I can only describe as a coordinated effort by management to push out a long-term, high-performing employee. After volunteering for "above and beyond" projects, I was met with shifting, vague, and factually incorrect performance accusations. Despite providing documented evidence to management, my input was entirely ignored. The individual I needed to discuss these things with became unreachable, and the goalposts for my performance moved regularly. Based on my discussions with many colleagues, this is not an isolated incident; there is a growing sentiment that management uses "gaslighting" tactics and false narratives to facilitate exits, even for those with a proven track record. The environment has become one of high anxiety, where trust is low and "mental harassment" has replaced the once-supportive culture.

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Pluspunten

work life balance lots of pto

Minpunten

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2,0
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Pluspunten

Good pay, supportive manager, and genuinely pleasant colleagues.

Minpunten

Frequent reorgs and shifting strategic direction made it difficult to build momentum or plan long‑term. Over time, contractor roles became increasingly narrow and production‑focused, which limited opportunities for meaningful skill development. Responsibilities that originally included project management were reduced to primarily email production work. There’s also a broader corporate pattern where work is expected to be completed exactly as written, with little room for judgment or improvement. Even small, quick optimizations can lead to pushback rather than appreciation, creating an environment where going “above and beyond” requires multiple layers of approval — which defeats the purpose of being proactive in the first place. Finally, there’s an in‑office expectation (less strict than for full‑time employees, but still present) for work that can be done entirely remotely. This tends to benefit highly social personalities, but for those who prefer focused, independent work, it feels unnecessary. Social dynamics also play a noticeable role; if you’re not immediately well‑liked or you make a single early mistake, it can create a self‑fulfilling perception that’s difficult to overcome.

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