This place will not last another five years. - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Aloha Employee Review

1.0
Sep 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free Lunch Diversity If utilized correctly you can run with this experience and pivot into something better

Cons

This is long overdue.. but this may have been one of the worst professional experiences I have had in my career, and a lot of former employees feel the same. Aloha(formerly Review Wave) uses manipulation tactics on early professionals knowing that their opportunities in the job market are still limited due to experience. Leaders here are notorious for lying, going behind your back, misleading their teams, and creating a cancer culture. If you are a somewhat decent person avoid this cancer of a company. If you are an early professional fresh out of college there are better opportunities for you out there. There is a reason why they are mainly hiring young people… What was once a company that was filled with people who were eager to follow behind the CEO and his purpose turned into a wannabe corporate environment of inexperienced leaders who play very dirty. They don’t understand they are responsible for shaping people’s career and how they navigate these office spaces. But of course they don’t see it that way because they are only concerned with moving up in their careers. Once again ask yourself before applying, why are they only hiring early young professionals? Avoid at all costs! Don’t let the re-brand fool you, don’t let the inc 5000 fool you, don’t let the celebrities fool you, it’s the same people still in place creating a decaying beast that is going to succumb any day now. Everything that glitters isn’t gold!

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Aloha Response
10mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. I'm sorry to hear that your experience at Aloha felt disappointing. We do not tolerate dishonesty, retaliation, or “win at all costs” behaviors. That does not reflect our core values, which we practice daily. A few points of clarification: we hire across a range of experience levels based on role needs, and we aim to support early-career team members with clear expectations, training, and mentorship—not “manipulation.” We place a great deal of emphasis on continuing to invest in manager and team member development, clear communication standards, and strong but respectful feedback channels so concerns can be raised and addressed quickly and professionally. We’d value any specific examples you’re willing to share so we can review and take action where needed. Please reach out to me directly at katelyn.hoffman@getaloha.com. We appreciate your contributions and wish you the best in your career. - Katelyn Hoffman, HR Manager

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1.0
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Aloha Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback. Aloha is a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ambitious goals, and we recognize that high standards must be paired with clear expectations, constructive coaching, and genuine care for our team members as people. We are truly sorry that your experience with us did not feel supportive or aligned with the environment we strive to create. While we cannot speak to the specifics of an anonymous review, we take feedback around burnout, communication, leadership, and culture seriously. We encourage you to connect with the People-Operations team or the Head of your department to share more specific details about your experience so we can better understand where we may have fallen short and work toward meaningful improvement. We are actively focused on listening to our team members, supporting our managers, communicating expectations clearly, and creating an environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, and able to grow. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at any time. I would be happy to partner with you and help make your experience at Aloha a better one. - Katelyn Hoffman, Director of People-Operations
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