Glorified call center - Associate Account Manager Ascendion Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Monthly happy hours, other AAMs in the same boat as you. Don’t expect you to stay more than a year because retention is so bad they’re used to people leaving as soon as they can secure a company that doesn’t have active lawsuits against it

Cons

Absolute insane metrics 500 cold calls a day, 15 meetings off and set a week No formal trainings or true answers to your questions about service offerings. They combat questions with answers of “examples” we’ve done but all examples are either in beta stages, or were done through staffing when we were collabera. This job is selling staffing without being allowed to say the word staffing and being paid less than a livable wage

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Ascendion Response
2y
We truly regret that you had a negative experience. We value all of our Ascenders and our sales comp model, offerings, and training continue to evolve with the market. It is of note that over 1/3 of our Ascenders attain pay well into and mid-six figures and above, but like all sales roles, require clients to buy our offerings. It is also of note that training is often done by a combination of role plays, call sit-ins, and more formal methods. We are sorry things didn’t work out, is there anything we can still help you out with? If so, please feel free to write to letstalk@ascendion.com and we will connect with you within 24hrs of receiving your email.

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Pros

Working here has been a transformative experience for my career. The company’s commitment to being AI-first isn't just marketing—it’s reflected in our massive investment in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure. Beyond the tech, the supportive leadership is what truly sets this company apart. My managers have been instrumental in progressing my skill set, providing both the resources and the autonomy I need to grow. If you are looking for rapid career advancement and want to be at the forefront of AI innovation, this is the place.

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The pace is fast because we are moving so quickly in the AI space, so you need to be comfortable with constant change.

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Ascendion Response
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Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback and for being a valued member of the Ascendion team for over 10 years. We’re especially pleased that the supportive leadership and mentorship culture have contributed to your professional growth and advancement. Thank you for being part of our journey and for helping shape the future of AI-driven engineering at Ascendion.
1.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

No pros at all except WFH

Cons

1) Was sold a full-time opportunity only to find out 6 weeks in that it was an 8-week proof-of-concept contract. They only hired me because of my previous experience with the client. I never would have accepted an 8-week contract and turned down other job opportunities during this time. I was used. 2) They held onto my HSA funds for over a month and could never explain why and only rectified it after numerous emails. 3) They overcharged me on my medical premiums (I never would have signed up for benefits for an 8-week engagement but thinking it was full-time like my paperwork stated, I did) and it took countless emails over 2 months and opening a complaint with the Department of Labor to get my $400+ back. 4) One month after the engagement, I was notified by unemployment that Ascendion said I was fired (which was a lie, the project ended). I had an adjudication interview with unemployment and shared emails with evidence of such. Ascendion never responded which resulted in delaying my unemployment funds for 30 days.

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Ascendion Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience. We hear your concerns regarding communication around the contract structure, benefits administration, and post-engagement processes, and we understand how impactful these situations can be during an important career transition. Feedback like yours is valuable as we continue working to strengthen transparency, consistency, and support for our team members and contractors. We appreciate you bringing these concerns forward and would welcome the opportunity to better understand your experience directly. Please reach out to us at Letstalk@ascendion.com so our team can connect with you further.
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