Employee experience - Senior Software Engineer Health Catalyst Employee Review

2.0
Mar 16, 2025
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Pros

They pay employees well They never cut the employees pay They offer school tuition reimbursement up to a set amount They provided a severance if you worked a set amount of years when laid off.

Cons

Always worried about whether you would have a job every year. No warning when I was laid off. I was told Monday that Friday was my last day. Missed out on a sabbatical which was supposedly going to be allowed this year.

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Health Catalyst Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for the many years you dedicated to Health Catalyst. I’m sincerely grateful for the contributions you made during your tenure. I’m encouraged to hear that aspects of your experience, such as our compensation practices, tuition reimbursement, and severance support, were meaningful to you. At the same time, I want to directly address the concerns you raised, especially around job security and the timing of your departure. I know that receiving news about your role ending on short notice was incredibly difficult, and I want to sincerely acknowledge the weight of that experience. While the decision was part of broader annual planning process, which occurs each January, I’m truly sorry for the impact it had on you. Please know that my support doesn’t end with your time at the company. I remain committed to helping wherever I can—whether that’s opening up my network or personally advocating on your behalf. If you haven’t already secured your next opportunity, I’d be more than happy to provide a reference or speak directly with hiring managers. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly—I’d be glad to help however I can. Wishing you all the best as you move forward. -Dan Burton

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