Steady Decline - Credit Controller Booking.com Employee Review

2.0
Apr 11, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I joined Booking.com right out of college. I had the opportunity to travel to 7 different cities and 4 countries while working at Booking. 2 years ago I was full of aspirations and goals for my professional career. Booking is a great place to begin. You have a great work life balance and flex scheduling. As a credit controller you learn how to negotiate with partners, soft phone skills, team work, and account management. But over the last 2 years that has drastically changed. I made some great friends at booking and most of the people are very friendly.

Cons

Booking has slowly declined over the last 2 years. Management is all about office politics and they only help their "favorites". The bonus structure is terrible. For example, a top performing employee receives 1% higher of a bonus than an employee that does the bare minimum. Management has cut bonuses to save the company money because of the slowed growth. For Christmas we did not get a gift or a bonus but rather we received a cookie for our hard work. There are a few managers that will undercut their employees ideas and act as if they are their own for their own gain. They also began taking away our 2 15 minute "allowed" breaks during the day. Booking continues to pay their employees poorly and their are limited opportunities for advancement. The credit control position is becoming more automated and more customer service like.

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Booking.com Response
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Hi, thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that Booking.com has been a great fit for someone with a startup mindset. Our culture of experimentation and innovation is something we're really proud of, and it's great to know it resonates. We hope you continue to thrive here! The Booking.com team
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Pros

After three months at Booking.com as an Account Manager, my experience has been very positive so far. The onboarding process is structured, and expectations are clearly set for new hires. The role is intellectually stimulating and offers strong exposure to the travel industry, commercial decision-making, and performance-driven work. I’ve felt supported by my peers and managers, with regular feedback, clear incentives, and encouragement to grow. The team environment is collaborative, and there is a genuine focus on learning, data-driven thinking, and ownership of your portfolio. For someone looking to build or accelerate a commercial career, it’s an exciting place to be.

Cons

As a new hire, it’s clear that this is a fast-paced and demanding environment. The learning curve is steep, and there is a lot of information, tools, and processes to absorb in a short amount of time. Priorities can move quickly, which may feel overwhelming at first. Because I am still early in my journey, some longer-term aspects of the role — such as workload sustainability, career progression, and regional adaptability — are still unfolding. It’s a role that requires resilience, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity, which may not suit everyone.

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