The hardest job I’ve ever loved - Anonymous employee BetterUp Employee Review

5.0
Apr 22, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

BetterUp is, hands down, the most challenging role I’ve ever had — but also the most rewarding. The pace is wild, the expectations are high, and the problems are complex. But I’ve grown more here than anywhere else in my career. I’m constantly learning, being stretched in new ways, and surrounded by some of the smartest, kindest, most driven people I’ve ever worked with. What keeps me energized is the mission — we’re building something that genuinely helps people thrive at work and in life, and the impact of our product is real and meaningful.

Cons

If you’re looking for a 9-to-5 or a predictable day-to-day, this probably won’t be the right environment. It’s not for everyone and the Glassdoor reviews reflect that. Things move fast, priorities shift often, and success here requires adaptability, self-direction, and real discipline.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

Amazing team Rewarding cross functional work Interesting tasks Learning opportunities Flexible work schedule

Cons

As this is a contractor role, there are no benefits

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nearly 8 years in, and the work still pulls me forward. What keeps me at BetterUp is that the problems are genuinely hard and genuinely worth solving. I came from engineering, so I'm wired to care about infrastructure, not just features, and this is one of the rare places where you can build something foundational and actually see it move metrics, clear escalations, and unblock a whole go-to-market motion. The mission isn't decorative here. I can feel the thread between the work and the outcome. BetterUp also trusts you to figure things out across lanes. I've written SQL, prototyped with AI tools, facilitated workshops, and co-designed vendor strategy, all as a PM, because the culture doesn't penalize curiosity or reaching into adjacent territory. And honestly, some of my closest friendships came out of this place. The people I work with, on engineering, on cross-functional teams, and in peer mentorship, are people I genuinely learn from and, in some cases, people I can't imagine not having in my life. That combination of meaningful infrastructure work, real trust, and people who challenge you and become your people is not easy to find. The benefits span beyond general work-life-balance, if you're curious about something, there's always an open door to learn and contribute. As a woman in tech, I cherish the fact that our colleagues listen to women, and our insight is taken into account instead of just ignored. It's nice to feel safe at work, able to speak your mind freely.

Cons

If you want a boring job, this is not the place for you.

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