DREAM reviews

3.3

67% would recommend to a friend

(138 total reviews)

Richard Berlin

59% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

DREAM has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 138 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DREAM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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138 reviews
2.0
Jul 29, 2015

Well meaning but poorly managed

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-The mission of the program is admirable and important. -Line staff are dedicated to the youth they serve. -Youth recognize effort and dedication from line staff. -Some meaningful outcomes despite inept leadership.

Cons

-Management is quick to delegate tasks well above experience level and then push responsibility for shortcomings on to ill prepared staff, while aggregating praise for succesful projects that were also delegated. -Despite stating importance of work/life balance, ability to gain meaningful time off (without constantly fielding calls, being called in to meetings, etc) is only reserved for leadership staff. -Requests for training aimed at career advancement are often met with being told to focus on current station. -Little to no follow up on requests for supervision unless you're a favored employee. - Only sticks to guidelines espoused in employee handbook when convenient.

3.0
Jan 30, 2024

Mixed bag

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent compensation including PTO for office staff, people really believe in the mission.

Cons

Serious white savior vibes, office staff are forced to do exactly what teaching staff do for no reason other than teaching staff have to (like a new dress code, more in-person days), no work life balance, the Peter Principle is in full force, it's very clique-y.

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