Netflix says the best thing about working there is also the worst

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September 17, 2018 1:47 PM

Netflix held a Q&A on LinkedIn about getting hired and working at the company. When someone asked about the best and worst things about working at Netflix, the company responded they were the same thing: the freedom and responsibility to prioritize projects you think are most important.

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Netflix opened itself up to questions about working at the company in a LinkedIn thread — and people jumped at the opportunity.

At the time of publication, there were more than 1,000 comments on the thread, with questions ranging from " to "WMany were curious about what it's actually like to work at the company.

Netflix actively encourages its employees to interview at other companies, the company's former chief talent officer, Patty McCord, told Business Insider. She said this practice helps employees clarify their professional goals, learn how much they're worth, and realize the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

At the same time, Netflix has no problem letting go of employees. The company makes it clear it only keeps those who are "highly effective."

The "culture" section of the company's website reads: "Succeeding on a dream team is about being effective, not about working hard. Sustained 'B' performance, despite an 'A' for effort, gets a respectful generous severance package."

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